Understanding and Reducing Fall Risks: Practical Tips for Older Adults
Falls are the leading cause of injury in Western Australia, with one in three people over 65 experiencing a fall each year. The risk of… Read More
Massage and Arthritis
Massage therapy can be a valuable tool for managing arthritis and musculoskeletal pain. This article provides general information on the benefits of massage, guidelines for… Read More
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Health Implications in Western Australia
I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) research over the past two years through the generous support of Arthritis… Read More
Gingerbread Is A Delicious Yet Ancient Staple Of The Holiday Season, And Its Spices May Have Some Surprising Health Benefits
No confectionery symbolises the holidays quite like gingerbread. While most of us associate gingerbread with edible houses and spiced loaves of cake-like bread, it’s also… Read More
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