Rural Health Matters: Arthritis and Joint Health

Dr. Jeffrey Gold, President of the University of Nebraska, joined RFD-TV to discuss coping strategies for those aching joints.

LINCOLN, Neb. (RFD-TV) — This week’s Rural Health Matters segment on Market Day Report focused on arthritis and joint health.

Dr. Jeffrey Gold, President of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, joined RFD-TV to discuss how to cope as, with the the change of seasons, cold mornings and early darkness could make us feel those aches and pains a little more.

Viewers with questions or comments can email Dr. Gold at [email protected].

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