3 Medications That Can Cause Foot Pain

Posted on 28 February 2017

If you take prescription medications, your health care provider may have talked to your about possible side effects. While some of the most common side effects of medications include drowsiness, dizziness, and stomach upset, other, less common adverse reactions may develop. Here are three medications that may lead to foot pain and what you can do about them: Antibiotics While most antibiotics are well-tolerated, a certain class of antibiotics can lead to tendon problems in the feet. [Read More]

Managing Pain After A Sprain

Posted on 28 February 2017

Sprains take a long time to heal, and they can be painful for a variety of reasons. Here is a look at some of the ways to care for a sprain and get to a full recovery. Immediate Care There is some immediate care that you can do on your own to get the swelling of your sprain under control and limit the severity of the injury. For one, icing the area helps. [Read More]

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Look after Your Bone Health to Feel Forever Young

While I am only in my 50s, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis a few years ago after fracturing a bone just from falling from a standing position. I always thought I took good care of my health, but I have to admit that while I always make sure to eat a heart-healthy diet and take supplements for brain health, I never realized just how important it is also concentrate on bone health. I am making great strides in improving my bone density, and along with increasing my calcium and vitamin D intake, I do some weight-bearing exercise several times each week for bone health. I think there needs to be more public awareness on bone health, so I decided to take the first step to increasing it and start a blog to share my tips for keeping bones healthy.