What Should You Do If You Have Osteoarthritis?

Here are the thing that you should do if you have osteoarthritis:

  • Learn to slow down and relax when your body tells you to. Too much doings or overexercising can cause more pain.
  • Learn how to protect your joints and take stress off them.
  • Build up a support system of friends, family, and health caregivers who will be there to give a helping hand if you need it to manage your osteoarthritis.

05-09-2008 by Drali @mesrahealth

Falls and Fractures – Make Your Home Safe

You can help prevent falls by making changes to unsafe areas in your home.

In stairways, hallways, and pathways:

  • Make sure there is good lighting with light switches at the top and bottom of the stairs.
  • Keep areas where you walk tidy.
  • Check that all carpets are fixed firmly to the floor so they won’t slip. Put no-slip strips on tile and wooden floors. You can buy these strips at the hardware store.

11-07-2008 by Drali @mesrahealth

Falls and Fractures – Take the Right Steps

Falls and accidents seldom “just happen.” The more you take care of your overall health and well-being, the more likely you’ll be to lower your chances of falling. Here are a few hints:

  • Ask your doctor about a special test – called a bone mineral density test – that tells how strong your bones are. If need be, your doctor can prescribe new medications that will help make your bones stronger and harder to break.

by Drali @mesrahealth

Alzheimer’s Disease, A Cerebral Change in The Human Brain

Alzheimer’s disease leads to nerve cell death and tissue loss throughout the brain, affecting a person’s memory, behavior and personality. Over time, the brain shrinks dramatically, affecting nearly all functions.

28-06-2008 by Drali @mesrahealth

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Changes in memory are a normal part of aging and not all memory loss is caused by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It’s a good idea to know the warning signs of AD, because early diagnosis can make a big difference in the progression of the disease. It’s also important to realize that a person with AD or another form of dementia may not exhibit all of the warning signs.

by Drali @mesrahealth
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