Tag Salud Articular

2 May

Sarcopenia: Don’t let your muscles retire before their time!

Article by Jose Luís Baquero, Marina Baquero, Nieves de Gabriel, Marta Garcia Manrique, Nina Martínez, Sandra Toril and Josep Vergés. Sarcopenia Sarcopenia and osteoarticular health are closely related, and both circumstances add up, affecting mobility, independence and quality of life, among other important aspects. Sarcopenia is characterised by the progressive loss of muscle mass and […]

11 Apr

Osteoarthritis and vascular risk (CVR): do they go hand in hand?

Article courtesy of Dr. Mariano de la Figuera, Internal Medicine Specialist. Castelldefels Medical Center What is Vascular Risk? Vascular risk, also known generically as Cardiovascular Risk (CVR), is defined by the probability of suffering a disease of the circulatory system in a given period of time. We will not go into the definition of population risk, […]

2 Apr

Dysphagia and Osteoarthritis: Understanding two key conditions and their relationship

Dysphagia and osteoarthritis are two medical conditions that affect different parts of the body but may have surprising interactions. This article explores their main characteristics, possible connections and treatment methods. First of all, let’s talk about dysphagia, what is it? The term dysphagia comes from the Greek “dys” (difficulty) and “phagia” (eating). Dysphagia is defined […]

31 Mar

Nutrition workshop: HOW TO PREPARE AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY WEEKLY MENU. (In Spanish language)

A good diet can be our best ally to feel better, both physically and emotionally. Learning to eat well can also be a great help to take care of our joints and keep our body strong and healthy. Therefore, we will learn how to elaborate a weekly anti-inflammatory menu. New anti-inflammatory weekly menu online workshop: […]

21 Mar

ARTICULANDO EL DEPORTE: La salud de los deportistas en juego. Solo el 65% de los lesionados consigue volver al deporte

CONCLUSIONES DEL V CONGRESO ARTICULANDO EL DEPORTE Barcelona, 21 de marzo de 2025. La artrosis, una enfermedad que tradicionalmente se asocia con el envejecimiento, y que ya la padecen más de 7 millones de personas en España, afecta a casi un tercio de los atletas a lo largo de su carrera, en muchos casos como […]

19 Mar

Arthrosis and Tobacco: AFRONTAR, the smoking cessation process

Smoking is seriously detrimental to health, and there is no doubt about it. It has been shown to be related to various diseases, such as cancer, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive and urinary system problems, among others. In fact, tobacco kills half of its consumers, as stated by the World Health Organization (OMS). In any case, it […]

27 Feb

SUBMIT YOUR OFFICIAL ABSTRACT IN #ARTICULANDO25

The 5th Articulando el Deporte Congress #ARTICULANDO25, organized by the OAFI Foundation, the Atlético de Madrid Foundation and the Spanish Olympic Committee will take place on March 5 and 6 at the Spanish Olympic Committee Headquarters, Madrid. The Sports Health Congress On March 5 and 6, Madrid will host the 5th Articulating Sport Congress, a […]

5 Feb

Arterial hypertension and rheumatic diseases: relationship or interaction?

Article courtesy of Dr. Mariano de la Figuera, Internal Medicine Specialist. Castelldefels Medical Center Hypertension (HT), defined by a sustained elevation of blood pressure both in the health professional’s office (BP>140/90 mmHg) and outpatient (BP>135/85 mmHg), is the main modifiable risk factor – unlike, for example, age or gender – for vascular diseases such as […]

28 Jan

Joint pain: What clinical trials and emerging therapies are being developed?

Joint pain affects millions of people worldwide. It is a disorder that weakens and limits people’s ability to function in everyday life. Different conventional treatments and emerging therapies are available to combat it. However, they are not always effective and often generate negative side effects. However, there is hope for those who suffer from these […]

20 Dec

CHRISTMAS DIET: ORGANIZE NOW YOUR LOGIC MENU of 10!

Enjoying food does not mean eating hypercaloric food. In this article you will find an example of a logical Christmas diet, as delicious as it is nutritious. Article courtesy of Dr. Laura Isabel Arranz , PhD in food and nutrition, pharmacist and dietician-nutritionist. At Christmas time there are many gatherings around tables full of food and dishes […]

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