Improper posture, inadequate rest, and unscientific eating are common habits during holidays that can cause musculoskeletal pain.

Choosing inappropriate attire, inadequate warm-ups, insufficient hydration, and overusing pain relief patches can exacerbate joint discomfort in cold weather.

A 53-year-old reader from Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Thanh, asks if consuming foods rich in mucilage like okra and jute mallow can increase joint lubrication, alleviate joint pain, and what precautions should be taken.