Sitting, standing, walking, turning your head, shaking your hips, playing the piano... all of these movements are made possible thanks to our joints. Those hips, knees, ankles, shoulders etc. all work hard every day. It makes sense that over time those joints wear down a bit. The cushioning between joints thins and bones start to rub against each other. As we lose muscle mass, our bodies call on the joints to carry more of the work of moving.
Joint pain is common but it's not completely inevitable. There are things you can do to slow down the wear and tear on your joints. The orthopedics department at Logansport Memorial has four great tips to keep your joints healthy.
A healthy lifestyle is one of the strongest weapons in the fight against heart disease. Following a heart healthy diet is a must if you have a personal or family history of heart disease. But even if you don’t have that background, starting a heart healthy diet is a great way to benefit your overall health. Let’s learn what foods are best along with some tips for making a heart healthy diet part of your normal routine.
Menopause. It's a word that many women dread because of the horror stories of hot flashes and mood swings. Throughout menopause hormone levels fluctuate often and that's what causes the symptoms so many women recognize: hot flashes, mood swings, trouble sleeping, bone loss and more. As estrogen levels drop, the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and weight gain rise. Menopause clearly has very real health concerns alongside the uncomfortable symptoms..jpg)
Unfortunately, many women skip this screening tool because they don't understand its importance. Some women don't schedule a mammogram out of fear. Others because they don't think it's important if they aren't in the breast cancer high risk category. Some women skip the test because they are concerned with costs. 
