Health Tip: Protect Your Joints
Osteoarthritis, a disease of the joints, can be triggered by injury and overuse, by obesity, and by musculoskeletal problems.
Here are ways to help protect your joints, courtesy of the Arthritis Foundation:
* As excess weight can cause stress and excess wear and tear on joints, keep your body at a healthy weight.
* Get regular exercise to strengthen muscles that surround and protect the joints.
* Practice good posture.
* Be careful when lifting or carrying heavy objects.
* Don't ignore pain. When something starts to hurt, stop activity or exercise to prevent strain or injury.
* Don't stay in one position for too long. Try to move the body's joints and muscles regularly.
* Always wear protective equipment, including helmets and wrist pads, when appropriate.
Health Tip: What's Behind Your Toothache
A toothache can be caused by different factors, including an infection or nerve injury. Once a toothache develops, it's important to see your dentist.
The University of Michigan Health System lists these potential reasons for a toothache:
* An infection in the tooth or gum.
* A cracked or fractured tooth.
* A problem with or damage to a dental filling.
* Grinding your teeth.
* An injury to the tooth.
* Receding gums.
* A cavity.
* A loose dental crown.
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