‘Water has unique physical and chemical properties that make it particularly well suited to supporting biological processes.’ Article courtesy of Dr. Juan Carlos Baquero Úbeda, Doctor of Mining Engineering. Hydrogeologist What role has water played in the origin and evolution...
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Heatwaves and joint health: how to protect your joints in hot weather
Heatwaves are becoming increasingly frequent and intense. As well as the risks of cardiovascular problems and dehydration, many people with osteoarthritis, osteoporosis or sarcopenia wonder whether high temperatures might make their symptoms worse. Heat can affect various factors that influence...
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The EXODOL Study: on the experience of overweight or obese patients with back pain in routine clinical practice
The Exodol study, a project initiated by OAFI and led by the Dr Josep Vergés Milano, has been approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Santiago-Lugo, Galicia, for nationwide implementation. What is the purpose of the study? Being overweight and...
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OAFI brings the issue of joint health to the Catalan Parliament and secures the adoption of a motion for a resolution to improve prevention and patient care
The OAFI’s appearance before Parliament regarding the motion for a resolution highlights osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and sarcopenia as one of the country’s major public health challenges Barcelona, May 2026 — The Osteoarthritis Foundation International (OAFI) appeared before the Catalan Parliament this...
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Looking at the bright side of the menopause
«Women’s empowerment and the actions within their reach can help them experience menopause positively through a set of measures across various areas.» Article by Marina Geli, Doctor and former Health Councillor, published in Nació Digital On 20 April, as part...
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Humanisation within the multidisciplinary setting of the healthcare system
Article courtesy of Dr Rodrigo Gutiérrez Fernández, President of the Spanish Society for Healthcare User Care (SEAUS). Here are some general ideas on the humanisation of healthcare from the SEAUS’s perspective: What exactly does ‘humanisation of healthcare’ mean? Humanisation is,...
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Muscle and strength against sarcopenia: the keys to healthy ageing
Article courtesy of María José Rivas, physiotherapist, founder and CEO of Mad’or If there is one type of exercise that has a real impact on overall health, it is strength training. For years, it was thought that muscles were only...
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“Falls in the bathroom: the main risk for people with osteoarthritis and osteoporosis”
When we think of fall prevention, we tend to picture the street, stairs, an outdoor outing or sporting activities. However, the place where the most serious accidents involving older people occur is not outside, but inside the home: the bathroom....
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From collagen to micro-habits: Articulando el Deporte26 presents the latest strategies for protecting bone health and preventing osteoarthritis in athletes
Madrid, 23 March 2026 – The headquarters of the Spanish Olympic Committee hosted the sixth edition of the event on 17 and 18 March Articulando el Deporte Conference (#ARTICULANDO26), organised by the Osteoarthritis Foundation International (OAFI) in collaboration with the...
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Collagen: Foods that contain it, when and how to supplement
Article courtesy of Dr. Laura Isabel Arranz , Doctor of Food and Nutrition, pharmacist, and dietitian-nutritionist. Collagen Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and its main function is structural, binding together all the tissues and organs in our body. That...
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65% of falls in our homes occur in the bathroom.
Barcelona, 25 February 2026 – A study promoted by the International Foundation for Patients with Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis (OAFI) confirms that adapting bathrooms, especially by replacing bathtubs with walk-in showers, significantly increases the safety, independence and emotional well-being of older...
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Beyond the symptom: Understanding chronic pain to get your life back
Prof. Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Morera President of the Sociedad Española Multidisciplinar del Dolor (SEMDOR) Lm.torres@me.com To address pain effectively, we must first change our perspective on what exactly we are feeling. It is important to remember something essential: chronic...
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