It’s no secret, looking good can help you feel good. However, achieving your best look – especially in the face of ever-presentpain and inflammation– can be beset with challenges. Our experts share how to put your best beauty and fashion foot forward.
冬天就要来了，虽然在寒冷的日子里蜷缩在沙发上很诱人，但关节炎是不分季节的。缺乏活动会导致你的关节变得僵硬，所以活动它或失去它。运动可以缓解关节炎的疼痛，增加力量和灵活性，增加你的能量。Studies show that people with arthritis and related diseases – includingosteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis,psoriatic arthritisandfibromyalgia– benefit from regular exercise. Exercise lessens pain and improves your overall quality of life.
OurJingle Bell Run eventsare right around the corner, and whether you’re prepping to participate in our 5K, or exercising in your neighborhood, taking a few simple precautions can help control your arthritis pain and keep you active and outdoors throughout the colder months.
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Shoes that are flimsy can be a pain in the back (and the hips, knees and feet). When you’re buying sandals, keep your cool with styles that do your body good. Here’s what to look for this season when buying pain-free sandals:
我们的脚，拥有52块骨头，66个关节和200多个肌肉、肌腱和韧带，是连接我们与地面的高精度仪器，支撑着我们的骨骼，提供平衡和行动能力。
然而，我们经常忽视甚至虐待他们——强迫他们穿不合脚的鞋子，为了时尚而牺牲功能和舒适度，或者仅仅是为我们的特殊脚选择了错误的鞋子。任何一个在特殊场合穿了一双很棒的鞋子，却在第一个可能的时刻就把它们撕下来的人，都知道一个糟糕的鞋子决定有多痛苦。当你为患关节炎的脚选择鞋子时尤其如此。
Making healthy choices for your feet, much like eating a nutritious diet or getting regular exercise, can add up to big improvements in quality of life, says Marian Hannan, associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and co-director of musculoskeletal research at the Harvard-affiliated Institute for Aging in Boston. “People should start thinking of their shoes as a factor they can modify to help minimize pain and maximize their ability to get out and do things.”