Arthritis - Prevention
Poor sleep and chronic pain often go hand-in-hand. While there are a variety of treatments to help you through the night, could Cognitive Behavioral Therapy be the best bet? Find out here.
While arthritis may be unavoidable for some, many of us could be doing more to keep our joints safe. Whether you've been diagnosed with arthritis or are looking for ways to prevent it, here are some simple ways to be good to your joints.
Joint pain may seem to naturally result from purely physical ailments such as arthritis, but there's significant evidence that joint pain can be caused or exacerbated by mental distress.
If you have pain in your joints, hear popping or creaking sounds when you move, or feel stiff after sitting for a while, your joints may be under too much stress.
While a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis can be scary, new research suggests that there's a silver lining to this inflammatory joint disease.
When it comes to osteoarthritis, the knees are particularly vulnerable to osteoarthritis because they bear so much of your body weight. In fact, researchers say that almost half of all people will develop osteoarthritis of the knee by age 85. But there are ways you can prevent or at least slow the progression.
The key to effective supplementation is to know what you're taking and why you're taking it.
Green tea has been touted as a miracle beverage for years, helping with everything from weight loss to longevity to cancer prevention. But can it help protect against rheumatoid arthritis as well?
As if there weren't enough reasons to keep yourself at a healthy weight, researchers now say that being obese is a risk factor for fibromyalgia.
Sure, brushing your teeth can lead to a healthy mouth and even a healthy heart...but healthy joints. Quite possibly, according to a recent study.
By taking the right preemptive steps, you don t have to endure severe pain after surgery.
A new study suggests that it just might keep your arthritis at bay, at least for a while. Scientists in Switzerland have found that people who are light to moderate drinkers experienced a slower progression of joint damage than either teetotalers or those who hit the bottle hard.
One of the markers of bodily inflammation is a blood protein known as C-reactive protein. Basically, the higher your level of C-reactive protein, the more inflammation there is somewhere in your body.
Scientists in Canada believe they may have found the key to preventing this extremely painful condition.
Many of the foods that you eat may be making your pain worse. Knowing what foods to avoid and what other dietary changes you can make to eliminate your pain could be the key to changing the quality of your life.
Rheumatoid Arthritis results from an immune system being in overdrive. Found out how this works.
Athletes seem to be getting older and older, but while their hearts may be benefiting, their joints could be at risk.
It may seem hard to believe, but recent studies have shown a link between these seemingly unrelated factors.
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Having rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes can be an autoimmune double whammy.
Find out how your mouth can affect your arthritis.
Here, how reproductive capabilities can affect your diagnosis of this common condition.
Other illnesses have similar symptoms to fibromyalgia, which can lead to misdiagnosis and treatment. Learn how to tell the difference.
Trouble sleeping decreases overall quality of life in patients with chronic pain and diseases and can even aggravate disease symptoms.
A new study suggests that abatacept (Orencia ), a rheumatoid arthritis drug, could fight different strains of the flu.
When you have arthritis, ensuring that your bones remain healthy is a top priority. Here are some common foods that will help keep your skeleton strong.
Information and tips about rheumatoid arthritis and pregnancy.
An overview of the link between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. Plus, how to build healthy bones and reduce your risk of this bone-thinning disease that increases your risk of fractures.
