Article Featured on Johns Hopkins
When it comes to COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, older people are especially vulnerable to severe illness. Research is showing that adults 60 and older, especially those with preexisting medical conditions, especially heart disease, lung disease, diabetes or cancer are more likely to have severe — even deadly — coronavirus infection than other age groups.
If you’re caring for an older loved one, you might be worried. Alicia Arbaje, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D. specializes in internal medicine and geriatrics at Johns Hopkins. She shares what you need to know to keep elderly people safer, and what to do if they do become infected with COVID-19. Read more
Exercise for Bone Health
in Bone Health, OsteoporosisFeatured on National Osteoporosis Foundation.
May is National Osteoporosis month so we’re sharing some great exercises from the National Osteoporosis Foundation. The following exercises promote good posture, strength, movement, flexibility and balance in healthy people as well as those with osteoporosis. If you’ve recently broken a bone or if you have very low bone density, discuss these exercises with your physical therapist or healthcare provider before trying them and remember to avoid all activities that require bending forward from the waist or too much twisting of the spine.
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Plantar Fasciitis Treatments: How to Treat Plantar Fasciitis
in Feet, Plantar FasciitisBy Corie Richter, PA | Article Featured on PPP
If you feel the sharp pain of plantar fasciitis in your heel, rest assured—you may just be a few days away from pain relief. Your doctor and physical therapist can make great strides in just a couple of visits, and you’ll probably be pain-free within a few months.
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About Back/Spine, Neck, and Shoulder Pain – The Statistics
in Back Pain, Neck PainArticle Featured on PPP
Low back pain and neck pain are among the top contributors to chronic pain among adults.
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Spine Pain: 3 Rare but Severe Conditions that Might Affect You
in Back PainBy Christine Rhodes, MS | Reviewed By Forest Tennant, MD, DrPH | Article Featured on Practical Pain Management
Injuries, abnormalities, and gradual wear and tear can lead to the development of severe spine pain. With straining, twisting, and spraining, soft tissues around the spine can become inflamed, causing pain and muscle spasms over time. This pain can be very debilitating and cause a patient to significantly reduce their day-to-day activities.
The severe pain that accompanies the following rare spine conditions detailed below can affect you or a loved one. Being knowledgeable about these conditions can help you to speak to your doctor if you feel you may have similar symptoms.
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Live Updates: Oregon Reports 55 New Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
in COVID-19Article Featured on OPB
Oregon state and local officials reported 55 new confirmed coronavirus cases Wednesday, bringing the state’s known total to 3,338.
Health officials Wednesday reported four new presumptive cases. Those are people who have not tested positive but have coronavirus symptoms and have had close contact with someone confirmed to be infected with the virus.
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6 Essentials for an Effective Face Mask
in COVID-19BY AREFA CASSOOBHOY, MD, MPH | Article Featured on WebMD
A cloth face mask is not foolproof protection from COVID-19, but here is what we know about what makes a good cloth face mask.
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Oregon Health Authority: COVID-19 Testing Basics
in COVID-19Article Featured on Oregon Health Authority
Who should be tested?
Many people are interested in testing for COVID-19 out of concern for themselves and their loved ones. If you have trouble breathing or feel very ill, contact your healthcare provider or, in case of emergency, call 911. Healthcare providers may decide to have you first tested for other illnesses, like the flu, based on your possible exposure history and any other symptoms you might have.
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What Does Recovery From COVID-19 Look Like? It Depends. A Pulmonologist Explains.
in COVID-19Article Featured on khn.org
Reports of recovery from serious illness caused by the coronavirus have been trickling in from around the world.
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Seniors With COVID-19 Show Unusual Symptoms, Doctors Say
in COVID-19Article Featured on knh.org
At advanced ages, “someone’s immune response may be blunted and their ability to regulate temperature may be altered,” said Dr. Joseph Ouslander, a professor of geriatric medicine at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine.
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Coronavirus and COVID-19: Caregiving for the Elderly
in COVID-19Article Featured on Johns Hopkins
When it comes to COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, older people are especially vulnerable to severe illness. Research is showing that adults 60 and older, especially those with preexisting medical conditions, especially heart disease, lung disease, diabetes or cancer are more likely to have severe — even deadly — coronavirus infection than other age groups.
If you’re caring for an older loved one, you might be worried. Alicia Arbaje, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D. specializes in internal medicine and geriatrics at Johns Hopkins. She shares what you need to know to keep elderly people safer, and what to do if they do become infected with COVID-19. Read more