Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is commonly associated with joint pain and inflammation, particularly in the hands and feet. However, it's a systemic disease that can affect many parts of the body,...
On top of dealing with chronic pain, sleepless nights, and overwhelming fatigue, the inability to do the things that you love is perhaps the most overwhelming thing that you have to deal with as an arthritis patient. After diagnosis, you...
Not a lot of people know that arthritis affects kids too. But in fact, arthritis affects more than 50,000 children in the United States alone. Officially, the condition is referred to as juvenile arthritis (JA); and it covers numerous chronic,...
Let’s get one thing clear—cigarettes are very bad for your health. But if you need one more reason to quit on top the risk of heart disease, cancer, and lung disease, then it’s worth pointing out that quitting smoking could also save...
When anyone mentions arthritis, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you answered joint pain, you are not alone. Even those who suffer from the condition themselves are quick to assume that their symptoms will be limited to...
After you were diagnosed with arthritis, you probably found yourself surrounded by doctors and healthcare professionals. Your loved ones, family and friends, tried their best to be there for you and give you support. While you appreciate everything that they do...
Scientists from the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine have just announced a potentially groundbreaking piece of research for arthritis. Through a series of experiments on synovial cells, they have identified a new gene associated with...
As an arthritis sufferer, you may have noticed that there are certain foods that seem to make your symptoms worse. It’s not all in your head, unfortunately. If you suffer from arthritis, it means your body is in an inflammatory...
For a disease that affects millions around the world, it’s surprising how arthritis can still be plagued by so many misconceptions. For starters, arthritis may commonly manifest as joint pain and inflammation, but these aren’t the only symptoms that indicate...
As arthritis sufferers, we’re no stranger to the convenience and relief that popping painkillers can have for our symptoms. However, there are numerous things that you can do to manage your pain so that you don’t have to rely solely on your...
