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,...
You know how they say ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away?’ For arthritis sufferers, less than 10 minutes of brisk walking a day can actually keep the doctor away. This is according to a new study led by Dorothy...
We often talk about how your diet and food choices affect your arthritis. Some foods are known to compound common symptoms, leading to inflamed joints and causing you to feel greater pain. Other ingredients are known for helping to minimize...
We frequently talk about the prevalence of two types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Image Source OA is more common. The condition is brought on by the wear and tear of joints versus RA, which is an...
Fact: young people get arthritis too. According to the CDC: Arthritis in children is called childhood arthritis or juvenile arthritis. The most common type of childhood arthritis is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Childhood arthritis...
An arthritis diagnosis can bring a wave of emotions. It usually starts with shock and disbelief. Then it’s followed by sadness and anger. And it’s not uncommon for you to feel anxiety and possibly denial as you let the news...
The arrival of sunnier days is enough bring a smile on anyone’s face—especially for those who suffer from chronic joint pain. Winters are typically punishing for anyone with arthritis, so once the breeze blows a little bit warmer, sufferers will...
The idea that something as simple as a vaccine could prevent the pain of arthritis among sufferers may seem like a distant possibility. However, promising results in mice studies show it could soon become a reality. Oxford University researchers have...
Researchers from the University of Virginia School of Medicine made a promising and potentially groundbreaking breakthrough in arthritis treatment that could explain the painful flare-ups associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Their findings could lead to better treatment options for one...
One of the most frustrating things about living with chronic pain is that managing it can be exhausting. Yet no matter how tired we feel throughout the day, sleep will still evade us at night. So we thought this infographic...
