Generally, older people are at a higher risk for medication-related problems because they have more chronic conditions and are taking more medications. At least 243,000 seniors end up in the hospital each year due to adverse reactions caused by the combination of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications. Whenever two or more medications are taken concurrently, there is a chance that there will be an interaction among the drugs. The interaction may increase or decrease the ... [full story]

As every weekend warrior or gym rat knows, stiff joints and aching muscles are a small price to pay for working out and staying healthy. According to health experts, sore muscles are the result of microscopic injury to the cells in the muscles, surrounding tendons and connective tissue. Damage to the cells causes biological chemicals to leak out and stimulate nerve endings, causing pain. The bad news is that the pain -; otherwise known as delayed onset ... [full story]

They come from all over the country in search of the small luxuries busy women don't usually get: a break from the hassles of work and home, pampering massages and pedicures, genuine peace and quiet.  Moms, sisters and daughters of all ages are flocking to Camp GetAway in Southern California, a magical place where they get away from it all - at least for a weekend. The camp's mission, according to its Web site, is "to ... [full story]

(NewsUSA) - Do aches and pains have you out of joint? Concerns culminating in the withdrawal of several selective Cox-2 inhibitors, like Vioxx, have many arthritis sufferers turning to the supplement aisle in search of relief. Could diet and exercise provide more reliable solutions?  Here's a roundup of recent research into those foods that help support healthy joints: * Pineapple: Bromelain is an enzyme that can help ease joint pain and relieve muscle soreness. Scientists ... [full story]