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Have RA: Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Infection

Rheumatoid arthritis can increase your chances of infection, especially if you're taking certain medications. Here's how to protect yourself.

Are You at Risk for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?

Rates of this condition have doubled since the 1970s. Some risk factors, like smoking, can be controlled; others, like age and genetics, cannot.

How to Treat 5 Different Types of Migraines

Understanding what you're experiencing can help you find the appropriate treatment.

Could Acupuncture Help MS?

While some find relief from this ancient form of Chinese medicine, more research is needed to determine its true benefits.

How to Cope With Lupus on the Job

If working with Lupus is becoming part of your job description, it’s time to know your rights and responsibilities.

How to Overcome Lupus Fog

For some, the most difficult part of coping with lupus is the way it hinders the ability to concentrate and focus.

Back Stiffness: 7 Ways to Loosen Up

Do you often wake up with an aching back? Use these techniques to limber up.

The Weather: A Tricky Migraine Trigger

While you can’t control Mother Nature, you can take charge of your weather-related migraines.

The Link Between Sugar and Osteoarthritis

Curb your sweet tooth, and you just may notice an improvement in your symptoms.

Knee Replacement: Your Pressing Questions, Answered

How long in the hospital? How long until recovered? How do they actually replace a knee? Get straightforward answers to these and other questions.

Hip Replacement: Your Pressing Questions, Answered

How is a hip replaced? What are symptoms after? What's the recovery time? Get straightforward answers to these and other questions.

How is Lupus Diagnosed?

The symptoms of lupus are similar to other diseases, and no two cases are alike making it difficult to diagnose.

Feng Shui Your Way to a Better Mood

Making small, inexpensive changes to your personal environment can go a long way toward improving your quality of life.

Give the Gift of Pain Relief

If someone you care about is plagued by chronic pain, consider sharing these thoughtful gifts.

Arthritis Is Not Just for the Elderly

It's important to know arthritis can strike at any age because early treatment is key.

Prepare for and Manage Post-Surgical Pain

Some pain is to be expected, but some of the best doctor advice on how to handle it will come as a surprise.

Living With Invisible Pain

You look well. What are the challenges when you feel anything but on the inside?

Ow! Fix Your Muscle Spasm

Why do these bursts of pain occur? How can you prevent them and address them quickly when they come on?

Avoid Gout: Best and Worst Foods and Meds

Find out what helps and what hurts when it comes to preventing gout.

5 Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Mistakes

RA is a chronic disease. Choose to live your best by being mindful of these common mistakes.

Why Does the Body Feel Pain?

Pain is a communication system, but what is it trying to say? Focus on the different types of pain to uncover its secrets.

Everyday Aches or Diagnosed Chronic Pain?

The rigors of daily living make the occasional ache commonplace. But when have you crossed the line to chronic pain?

8 Lupus Myths Debunked

Don't get bogged down in the fallacies about lupus. Get the facts here.

How Do You Know if it's Carpal Tunnel?

Is that burning, tingling, pain and numbness in your hands carpal tunnel syndrome? Your doctor can put it to the test.

Is That Migraine Pain or Your Sinuses?

It can be hard to tell the difference between these two common conditions, but migraine headaches and sinus infections do have some hallmark signs.

What's Causing Your Numbness?

Here's your rundown of common causes, including which ones are serious and which are just nuisances.

Fix Your Muscle Cramps, and Figure Out What's Causing Them

Ouch! Ease those sharp muscle spasms, and try these preventative tips including keeping hydrated.

Back Pain Could Be a Sign of Depression

One startling example of the mind-body connection is the link between back pain and depression.

5 Lifestyle Changes for Coping With Chronic Pain

It's easy to think the power to improve is all in the pill, but it's also in the lifestyle changes that help you live well.

Better Living With Fibromyalgia: 15 Tips

By taking care of your health on a daily basis, you’ll be better equipped to live well with fibromyalgia.

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