Health and Lifestyle Archives

9 signs you have inflammation in your body. Could an anti-inflammatory diet help?

There is a lot of health buzz around the term “inflammation” right now. From new scientific discoveries to celebrities and social media influencers, it seems… Read More

Sore joints now it’s getting cold? It’s tempting to be less active – but doing more could help you feel better

One in three Australians has a musculoskeletal condition involving joint pain, and the most common cause is arthritis. Around 3.6 million Australians have arthritis, and… Read More

8 Foods to Keep your Joints Healthy

Inflammation is one of the key contributors to pain. In arthritis, the inflammation can bring on debilitating joint pain and so making small changes by… Read More

“getting around to it…”

In our family, it was the death in the UK of a much beloved Uncle that delivered up old letters, photos and cards, flooding us… Read More

Use your Will, to help us remove pain and disablement from our lives…

Recently, we invited our readers to tell us how they managed their condition, their treatment and ability to live life. The response was wonderful; the… Read More

Alcohol and its impact on health- how much is safe to drink?

Alcohol consumption is a well-known risk factor for more than 200 health conditions, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, and dementia. In… Read More

Curcumin – Health benefits and cautions explained

Curcumin is the major component of the herb turmeric and is one of the most versatile and widely used health supplements. There are plenty of… Read More

Can you meet your recommended dietary intake for calcium from diet alone?

Along with vitamin D and weight-bearing physical activity, Calcium is an essential mineral for building and maintaining healthy bones. In this article, Clinical Nutritionist Deborah… Read More

New campaign reveals blind spot for older Australians

Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA is urging older Australians to look out for symptoms of silent inflammation that could put their eyesight at risk, and to… Read More

Aussies at greater risk of osteoarthritis

Australia has among the highest rates of osteoarthritis in the world, with the number of people suffering from the debilitating disease expected to rise as… Read More

Making the most of your eyesight

Did you know that from the age of 40 our eyes change rapidly? And by the age of 65, we will need three times more… Read More

Social Lines program offers connection for those in need

Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA first started its Social Lines program back in 2013. With the recent Covid-19 restrictions, this program is now more relevant than… Read More

The Arthritis Getaway for young adults

The Arthritis Getaway (TAG) is a fun, informative and educational weekend away for young adults with arthritis. It is an opportunity to get together in… Read More

COVID-19 Vaccination for Rheumatology Patients

The Australian Government recently announced that COVID-19 vaccinations will soon be made available to all Australians. Although, for people living with musculoskeletal conditions, it has… Read More

Continuing to empower people through self-management

Arthritis and Osteoporosis WA (AOWA) provides self-management programs for consumers living with arthritis. The programs consist of six classes held over six weeks. Facilitators lead… Read More

Winter falls and risks

Winter is upon us and the accompanying forces of nature are set to affect our bodies in various ways. From the perspective of falls risks,… Read More

Curcumin: Health benefits and cautions explained

Curcumin is the major component of the herb turmeric and is one of the most versatile and widely used health supplements. There are plenty of… Read More

Handy household tips

Joints affected by arthritis are usually weaker and less stable than 'normal' joints. This makes them more vulnerable to damage, particularly from twisting or repetitive… Read More

Should we take supplements to enhance our calcium intake?

The question of whether or not we should take supplements to enhance our dietary calcium intake is always a controversial subject. Many studies have reported… Read More

Ross River virus disease in Western Australia

Ross River virus (RRV) is the most common mosquito-borne virus that can cause disease in humans in Australia. It occurs in environmentally-driven transmission cycles between… Read More

Changes to patient access for medicines containing codeine

From 1 February 2018, medicines that contain low-dose codeine will no longer be available without prescription in pharmacies. If you have strong or chronic (long-lasting)… Read More

Arthritis and exercise in winter

The benefits of exercise are well established. However, during the cooler months many people with arthritis feel their symptoms worsen. This, combined with the cold… Read More

The importance of quality bone density testing

A properly conducted bone density test provides important data on the resistance of your bone to fracture, if subjected to 'excessive force' often in a… Read More

Broccoli could help prevent arthritis

Eating plenty of broccoli could help to prevent or slow down the onset of osteoarthritis, researchers said. Scientists at the University of East Anglia found… Read More