pain


Cup of Pain Relief? More Health Benefits Found in Coffee.

It’s a banner year for coffee lovers. New research suggests that morning cup of joe may actually decrease certain physical pain, says Norway’s National Institute of Occupational Health and Oslo University Hospital. The study, published in the journal BMC Research Notes, was intended to look at subjects who suffered from chronic pain conditions in areas […]


Plantar Fasciitis

What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects your heel bone to your toes. It supports the arch of your foot. If you strain your plantar fascia, it gets weak, swollen, and irritated (inflamed). Then your heel […]


True or False? Rheumatoid Arthritis Myths Get Debunked

Most people know what arthritis is and are not anxiously anticipating their first joint pain, stiffness or weakness, but many people do not know the details and symptoms of a specific type of arthritis because it only affects around one percent of the population worldwide. Rheumatoid Arthritis is defined as a persistent and progressive disease […]