Exercises that can help ease arthritis pain Published: Tue, Mar 27, 2012 Dear Savvy Senior: Can exercise help seniors with arthritis? I have osteoarthritis and have read that certain exercises can help ease the pain, but I don’t know where to start, and I certainly don’t want to make it any worse than it already is. What can you tell me? -- Sedentary Sally Dear Sally:... Read More

Opening the door to aging in place Published: Mon, Oct 10, 2011 MAUMEE, OHIO – According to the National Aging in Place Council, an overwhelming majority of Americans want to remain in their homes for as long as possible. But, while people may wish to stay in their homes longer, most houses were not built to adapt to our changing needs as we age. “The good news is that... Read More

Fine-Tuning Our Gait Can Allay Knee OsteoarthritisD Updated: Fri, Feb 25, 2011 Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic disease in America, afflicting the back, knees, hips, hands and shoulders. This aggravating condition can cause disability, pain, difficulty with movement and other activities, and a poorer quality of life. In particular, osteoarthritis of the knee affects as many as 20... Read More

Soft Drinks Hard on Your Health Published: Sat, Feb 20, 2010 If you need one more reason to cut down on your consumption of sugary soft drinks, the results of a new study may help. Researchers at the University of Minnesota recently reported their findings that individuals who drank two or more carbonated, sugar-sweetened sodas each week had nearly double the risk of... Read More

Read a Book: Paperbacks you may want to read Published: Tue, Mar 10, 2009 DAYTON, Ohio — What’s the difference between “mass market” paperbacks and “trade” paperbacks? “Mass market” paperbacks are the smaller, pocket sized books that usually sell for $7 to $8 each. “Trade” paperbacks are larger. They typically retail for $14 to $16. Paperbacks are wonderfully... Read More

Honoree is ready to walk Updated: Sat, May 20, 2006 NORMAN - Kayla Munkres is a talkative, energetic redhead who loves horses, likes to ride her bike and enjoys gardening. She even has dreams of being in the Olympics one day. On the surface, Kayla, 9, seems to lead the life of an average second-grader. What sets her apart is the daily struggle she endures to live... Read More

Your Comments: Arthritis treatment Updated: Wed, Apr 12, 2006 Some 1.2 million Oklahomans suffer from some form of arthritis. Read More

About your health: Arthritis advances Updated: Tue, Feb 7, 2006 Dr. John Klippel of the Arthritis Foundation discusses top advances in arthritis research. Read More