Does Glucosamine Actually Help Joint Pain?
Glucosamine is one of the most popular joint supplements on the shelf. Here's what the research actually says about whether it works, and what to know before you try it.
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Mara Voss
Writes about Joint & Mobility
Mara writes HealthInfoDaily's joint and mobility coverage. She reads the actual studies, not just the press release about them, and tells you plainly what they do and don't support.
Mara started paying close attention to joint health after watching her dad go through two hip replacements in the same decade. She sat in on more physical therapy appointments than she can count and asked his doctors more questions than they probably wanted, and somewhere in there she got hooked on separating what's actually backed by research from what's just marketing on a supplement label. When she's not buried in a study, she's usually out on a long walk with her dog or losing a quiet battle with her vegetable garden.
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Articles by Mara Voss
Hip Joint Pain: Common Causes and When It's Worth Seeing a Doctor
Hip pain can come from arthritis, a strained muscle, or something more urgent. Here's how to tell the difference and when it's time to call a doctor.
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Why Your Joints Feel Stiffer in the Morning
That creaky, stiff feeling when you first get out of bed is common, but the cause (and how long it lasts) can tell you a lot. Here's what's actually going on.
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