{"id":6549,"date":"2023-05-15T16:44:19","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T16:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/19\/?p=3575"},"modified":"2026-05-06T12:34:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:34:39","slug":"healthy-choices-healthy-joints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/42\/florida\/tampabay\/healthy-choices-healthy-joints\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Choices, Healthy Joints"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols offset_small\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world that can affect people of any age. Fortunately, it is preventable. In celebration of National Arthritis Awareness Month, allow us to discuss some lifestyle habits that can help prevent arthritis.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Maintain a healthy weight.<br \/>\nExcess weight puts additional stress on your joints, which can damage them over time. Eating a healthy diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help you maintain a healthy weight and reduce inflammation in the body. If you need help with meal planning and preparation, our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/42\/florida\/tampabay\/services\/full-list-of-services\/\">personal\u00a0<\/a><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/42\/florida\/tampabay\/services\/full-list-of-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">care\u00a0<\/a>services<\/span>\u00a0can provide you with excellent assistance.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Exercise regularly.<br \/>\nExercise helps strengthen the muscles around your joints and reduces stress on the joint itself. Low-impact exercises such as walking, swimming, and yoga are great options. However, even if we promote physical activity for wellness, as a trusted\u00a0<strong>home care provider in Florida<\/strong>, we know this can be difficult for seniors with arthritis. Please seek help when necessary.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Avoid smoking.<br \/>\nAs a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/42\/florida\/tampabay\/elderly-care\/\"><strong>home care agency<\/strong><\/a>, we strongly do not recommend smoking. It has been linked to an increased risk of arthritis and other chronic conditions such as heart disease and cancer. If you are a smoker, we encourage you to quit and replace the urge with healthy habits such as drinking water.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Take care of your overall health and well-being.<br \/>\nThis includes getting enough sleep, managing stress, and staying hydrated \u2014 and these are what we are trained for. We deliver quality\u00a0<strong>senior care\u00a0<\/strong>services to older adults across the country.<\/p>\n<p>At\u00a0<strong>Assisting Hands Tampa Bay<\/strong>, we are dedicated to helping you achieve a better quality of life! If you need the expertise of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/42\/florida\/tampabay\/companion-care\/\"><strong>home care in Tampa, Florida<\/strong><\/a>, please call us right away at <a href=\"tel:813-499-2900\">813-499-2900<\/a>. <\/p><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world that can affect people of any age. Fortunately, it is preventable. In celebration of National Arthritis Awareness Month, allow us to discuss some lifestyle habits that can help prevent arthritis. - Maintain a healthy weight. 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