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 ...

By Linda Rath | June 27, 2022. Some researchers believe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t a single disease but rather a collection of diseases. It might also be one disease with many different causes.

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 ...

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 ...

By Jill Tyrer. Travis Salmon wasn’t the type to let a little ankle roll knock him out of the game. When he twisted his ankle playing basketball in high school and college, he did what was expected: He ...

High-impact sports like singles tennis, jogging, running and soccer have for decades been on the “no” list following total joint replacement (TJR). They were thought to loosen the implant or wear down ...

Jack Frost is no friend when you have arthritis. Winter brings the challenges of sore throats, slippery sidewalks and cold, stiff joints. Staying warm is key to keeping your joints — and the rest of ...

By Linda Rath. Diets fall in and out of favor, but the Mediterranean diet has stood the test of time. Decades of research have shown that a plant-based mix, including vegetables, fruit, legumes, olive ...