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Be Well Illinois: Wellness Podcast - Tips To Relieve Joint Pain

October focuses on musculoskeletal (MSK) Awareness. On this episode of the Healthier You Podcast, Dr. Ashlee Williams speaks with Dr. Nora Taylor, a Rheumatologist at Kaiser Permanente, to discuss the most common causes of joint pain and what you can do to prevent or treat it. Learn how low-impact exercise, strength training, good posture, anti-inflammatory diets, and (when needed) treatments like corticosteroid injections can help you stay active and protect your joints as you age.

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