141. Help for Osteoarthritis: Devices for Living Easier With Arthritis
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...nces, including microwaves, food processors, and bread makers to a comfortable height to help relieve undue pressure on your hips and knees. And be sure to look for the Arthritis Foundation &quot...

142. Osteoarthritis: Arthritis and Weather
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...looking at less direct potential connections between atmospheric conditions -- like temperature, barometric pressure, and humidity -- and painful conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and sinus ...

143. Osteoarthritis: Making the Decision About Endoscopic Surgery
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...tute at the Columbia University Medical Center in New York. He explains that surgeons may be susceptible to pressure. "If a surgeon thinks that you are going to drop him unless he agrees to do th...

144. Osteoarthritis: Are Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relievers Safe for You?
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...ck and stroke along with other side effects. NSAIDs have other dangers, too. They can cause high blood pressure and kidney damage in some people. They can also cause potentially severe allergic r...

145. Arthritis: Hip Replacement Surgery
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...gs, which can cause very serious breathing problems. Nerves in the hip area may be injured from swelling or pressure and can cause some numbness. Other bones may be broken during the surgery, which ma...

146. Arthritis: Physical and Occupational Therapy
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

.... For example, carrying a purse or briefcase with a shoulder strap rather than with your hand. Distributing pressure to minimize stress on any one joint. Lifting dishes with both palms rather than wit...

147. Arthritis: Steroids to Treat Arthritis
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...eroids include: Acne Blurred vision Cataracts or glaucoma Easy bruising Difficulty sleeping High blood pressure Increased appetite, weight gain Increased growth of body hair Insomnia Lower resist...

148. Arthritis: Anti-Inflammatory Painkiller Drugs and Arthritis
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...iods. People with any kidney problems should not take NSAIDs without checking with their doctor. High blood pressure Leg swelling Please note: The side effects listed are the most common o...

149. Arthritis: de Quervain's Disease Information
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...t the base of the thumb. The pain may increase with thumb and wrist motion. Some people feel pain if direct pressure is applied to the area. How Is de Quervain's Disease Dia...

150. Arthritis: Impingement Syndrome
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...e the rotator cuff muscles are surrounded by bone, when they swell a series of other events occur. The pressure within the muscles increases, which results in compression and loss of blood flow i...

151. Osteoarthritis: Joint Pain Not Inevitable With Age
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...t much easier to exercise. Biking, walking, and other low-impact exercises that don't put pounding pressure on the joints are also helpful. But high-impact exercises such as jogging shou...

152. Will Joint Cracking Cause Osteoarthritis?
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...ally, knuckle cracking does not cause arthritis. Joint "cracking" can result from a negative pressure pulling nitrogen gas temporarily into the joint, such as when knuckles are "cr...

153. Osteoarthritis: Arthritis: Inflammation and Arthritis
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...ortness of breath similar to an asthma attack. Inflammation of the kidneys (nephritis) may cause high blood pressure or kidney failure. Inflammation of the large intestine (colitis) may cause cramps a...

154. Arthritis: Osteoarthritis Basics
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

... Are Available to Help With Osteoarthritis? Supportive or assistive devices may be helpful to decrease pressure on the joints. Knee supports may be helpful for some people to stabilize the ligame...

155. Health & Cooking Recipes: A Vegetarian Thanksgiving
(Guide/Health and Cooking - Food Recipes)

...of death from heart disease. They're also likely to have lower blood cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure, as well as lower rates of type 2 diabetes and prostate and colon cancers. If ...

156. Health & Cooking Recipes: 10 Tips for Meatless Meals
(Guide/Health and Cooking - Food Recipes)

...rates of almost all chronic diseases, including obesity, says Sass. They are less likely to have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, and their eating style helps thwart the development of type 2 ...

157. Health & Cooking Recipes: 'Survivor' Foods: 10 Foods to Take to a Desert Island
(Guide/Health and Cooking - Food Recipes)

... may help inhibit cancer and prevent cardiovascular disease. The rich potassium content may help keep blood pressure down. Enjoy this citrus fruit with foods rich in iron to increase your body's a...

158. Health and Cooking: How to Read a Food Label
(Guide/Health and Cooking - Food Recipes)

... of salt) for healthy adults, and 1,500 mg for those with health problems or family histories of high blood pressure. To reduce your sodium intake, choose less processed foods. Sugar. It adds...

159. Men's Health: Plastic Surgery for Men
(Guide/Mens Health)

...for men, and to limit your caffeine. Alcohol is a mild blood thinner, and caffeine can slightly raise blood pressure, so cutting back on both is a good idea before surgery. Finally, you must understan...

160. Men's Health: Mental Health: Managing Anger
(Guide/Mens Health)

...variety of physical problems. Chronic (long-term) anger has been linked to health issues such as high blood pressure, heart problems, headaches, skin disorders and digestive problems. In addition, ang...