Symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) of the hands was associated with an elevated risk for coronary heart disease events, analysis of data from the Framingham Heart Study showed. In a multivariate analysis ...

We're a very tactile species, and we rely heavily on our hands and the wide range of motion our flexible wrists afford to do a lot of things every day. What's more, our opposable thumbs are unique in ...

Every day you use them. Driving a car. Signing your name. Typing an email. Holding a spoon or fork. These are a few situations that are made possible because of your hands. But when they’re aching, ...

Brenda Alvarez. demonstrates step 1 of an arm exercise to alleviate hand pain. Brenda Alvarez demonstrates Step 3 of an arm exercise to alleviate hand pain. Brenda Alvarez demonstrates Step 4 of an ...

Hand osteoarthritis is swelling and irritation -- called inflammation--that causes pain and stiffness in the joints of your hands. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It happens when ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I'm bothered by pain and stiffness in my hands. It's nothing significant, but enough to interfere with some tasks. Are there any exercises that might help? DEAR READER: You never ...

There can be many reasons for spinal disease. In most cases, it is related to our lifestyle. These problems can be avoided to a great extent by adopting the right habits and getting timely tests and ...

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