Discover how physical activity can improve joint function, reduce pain and enhance overall quality of life for individuals with arthritis. Learn about community programs and personalizing a fitness ...

If you enjoy a glass of wine or pint of beer with dinner, you might wonder whether alcohol is a friend or foe to arthritis. The answer is, it’s a bit of both. While moderate drinking may reduce some ...

For better knee stability and mobility, strengthen the muscles around your knee joints. Before attempting these exercises, please see below for tips on how to safely stretch and use resistance bands.

Visit the Arthritis Foundation website to find resources and health education for osteoarthritis patients. Connect with others in your community and learn about treatment options.

Exercise is now considered an essential part of any arthritis treatment plan and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), Arthritis Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and ...

By Linda Rath | July 11, 2022. Your joints have been sore and stiff for months, so you’ve decided to see an arthritis specialist, or "rheumatologist" — a doctor who specializes in musculoskeletal ...

Evidence of RA may be seen in the blood, so blood tests play an important role in making a diagnosis. Following are some of the tests your doctor may order. Imaging tests, along with the physical exam ...

Lots of things can keep you tossing and turning at night. Hip pain shouldn’t be one of them. Yet more than one-third of U.S. adults report that hip, knee or foot pain keeps them awake. Nighttime-Only ...

Learn about healthy lifestyle choices that can help ease joint pain and keep OA from getting worse. Osteoarthritis (OA) was once considered a disorder in which joints simply wore out – the unavoidable ...

Numerous natural supplements are promoted for treating osteoarthritis (OA), from glucosamine and chondroitin to curcumin. Some are better than others at easing pain and stiffness. Check with your ...

Turmeric has moved to the top of the healthy food chain. The 4,000-year-old staple of Southeast Asian cooking is showing up everywhere, including ballpark snacks and Starbucks lattes. It’s easy to ...

Diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis? Here’s what you need to know to take control. Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) affects men and women equally, and it usually develops after age 30. Psoriasis and PsA both ...