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30 Mar

“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. Various studies show that around 33% of people over the age of 65 suffer at […]

25 Mar

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 Atlético de Madrid Foundation and Medical Services, with institutional support from the Spanish Olympic Committee. […]

10 Mar

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 is why the tissue it forms is called ‘connective tissue’ because it connects everything. It […]

25 Feb

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 people with osteoarthritis and osteoporosis by preventing falls. The report, entitled ‘Exploration and validation of […]

16 Feb

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 pain is not just a passing symptom or a temporary warning sign. When pain persists […]

30 Jan

LCA: the injury that changed my outlook

Article by Flor Amundson Teves, athlete and professional hockey player In the life of an athlete, there are moments that mark a turning point. For me, that moment came with my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. One knee, one movement, one unfortunate twist, and suddenly everything I had been preparing for over the years was […]

14 Jan

Why is it so difficult to get an appointment? Your nurse is the solution to improving access to your care!

If you have noticed that getting an appointment at your health centre is becoming increasingly difficult, you are not mistaken! There is an overload in the healthcare system that affects us all. But beware! The solution is not just to wait for more doctors to be hired. The key is to understand and make the […]

16 Dec

Mobility, how to get to Reyes without creaking: 7 simple habits to improve at Christmas

During the Christmas holidays, many people experience more physical discomfort, stiffness or fatigue. This is no coincidence. Our routines change, we spend more hours sitting down, we sleep less well, we eat more and we move less. But beyond occasional pain, what is really at stake is something more important: mobility and quality of life. […]

2 Dec

Sustainability of the Healthcare System and Quality of Care

Article by Dr Manel Santiñà, Past President of the Spanish Society for Healthcare Quality (SECA) The sustainability of the healthcare system The sustainability of the healthcare system and the quality of care are two fundamental pillars for ensuring that healthcare is effective, equitable and enduring over time. Although they may sometimes seem to be conflicting […]

19 Nov

OAFI at the 34th Popular Turnip Cuisine Fair in La Cerdanya

This cita gastronómica emblemática showcases the turnip, a true gastronomic treasure that has given character to Cerdana cuisine since time immemorial. From sowing at the end of July to harvesting in October, turnips grow slowly in the high mountain fields, nourished by rich, calcareous soil that gives them their unmistakable flavor. In autumn, this modest […]

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