Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory, autoimmune condition that affects not only joints but also organs, including eyes. While it can have painful and debilitating effects if left untreated, ...
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Get tips for starting and sticking with an exercise routine to help you stay healthy when you have arthritis or a related condition. Studies show an engaged patient is a healthier patient. Staying fit ...
Clinical trials are an important step in testing the effects of new treatments on health outcomes. Did you know that one of the most challenging aspects of the drug approval process is finding people ...
Through a passion for cycling and a chance encounter with a client, Joel Young discovered a cause that hits closer to home than he imagined. Joel Young didn’t anticipate getting involved with the ...
A challenge in conquering arthritis is awareness. An active Congressional Arthritis Caucus helps teach everyone on the Hill about the toll arthritis takes on us all. The mission of the Congressional ...
Gout is an inflammatory type of arthritis that’s caused by crystal deposits that build up in joint. It can be confused for another condition that involves crystal build up. Learn how to recognize the ...
Get more information about treatment goals for inflammatory arthritis, which includes both pain management and the prevention of joint and organ damage. Learn how a physical therapist can help develop ...
Learn which grains may help reduce inflammation. Choosing which type of pasta to cook for dinner or what bread or cereal to have with breakfast doesn’t seem like a big decision, until you consider the ...
Get more information about how over-the-counter treatments, prescription medications and medical procedures can all help control Sjögren’s symptoms. Sjogren’s can affect all moisture-producing glands ...
Trekking poles, traditionally used in Nordic walking, are almost everywhere walkers walk today – and with good reason: Using them burns more calories and has other benefits that regular walking ...
Gently exercising your fingers and thumbs with a hand workout can improve their range of motion and decrease arthritis symptoms. It’s one of the best ways to maintain function and independence. In a ...