by ERIKA ALDRICH Florida may not be locked into a deep freeze during the winter months like the majority of the other U.S. states, but The Sunshine State can still experience cold temperatures during the winter months. Those periodic days of cold and freezing weather can spell pain and agony for those suffering from arthritis. […]
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MORE THAN 50 MILLION adults suffer from arthritis, and there are 100 different types and related conditions. Arthritis is not actually a single disease; rather, it refers to joint pain and joint disease. Symptoms include pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion, and these symptoms may come and go or become progressively worse over
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SEBRING, Fla. — George Moore of Lake Placid had been dealing with right shoulder pain for about a decade, when he finally decided enough was enough. “Just over time, it got worse and worse, so I decided to do something about it,” Moore said. The 40-year-old father of six children is one of nearly 60
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by MAGGIE THARP Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care How much thought do you give to daily activities like getting dressed, tending to hygiene, and preparing food? If these things are easy for you, the answer is probably “not much.” However, if you experience debilitating pain and joint stiffness, your ability to do these simple
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Our health needs change as we age. After all, seniors are more likely to experience chronic conditions like heart disease, arthritis, and dementia. In addition, mobility limitations may make it more challenging to remain independent while living alone. The changes aren’t limited to medical issues. In fact, they often stretch beyond, even bridging into mental
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LAKELAND, Fla.– Watson Clinic is pleased to announce that two of their expert physicians have recently received board-certifications in their specialties. Rheumatologist Leen Al Saleh, MD received a subspecialty board-certification in Rheumatology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her areas of expertise include the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and much
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Hap Hazelwood on Early Detection and Unwavering Faith in the Face of Prostate Cancer by REBEKAH PIERCEphotos by JESS McDONALD In a world where health often comes into focus only after it starts to fade, stories like that of Hap Hazelwood are worth paying attention to. Hazelwood, along with his wife, Chris, have both navigated
Osteoarthritis Can Be a Real Pain in the Joint It’s common for most people to experience pain from time to time, especially as we get older; but if you’re experiencing pain and stiffness in your joints, like your hands or knees, then you may be experiencing osteoarthritis. It’s the most common type of arthritis, but
