These pain relief methods include creams, exercise, CAM therapies, footwear, nerve treatments and injections. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 76.2 million, or 26% of Americans, ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms often start in the small joints of the hands and feet, especially the knuckles, first finger joints, wrists and the joints that connect the feet to the toes. In the ...

While tasting extra-virgin olive oils in Sicily nearly two decades ago, Gary Beauchamp, now emeritus director of the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, noticed a ticklish, peppery ...

Get answers to top questions about the coronavirus and arthritis so you can best protect yourself and your family. As we continue to monitor the pandemic, news about virus may change, so check back ...

Enter your ZIP Code or location to see how today’s weather forecast and upcoming conditions could potentially affect your pain level. There is a very low risk of weather-related arthritis pain. There ...

Research shows the adage “move it or lose it” holds true when it comes to mobility. To keep moving with as much ease as possible, support your base with the best shoes for arthritis that work with — ...

Managing osteoarthritis (OA) pain and maintaining your ability to do daily activities involves physical activity and exercise, weight loss, healthy lifestyle changes and over-the-counter (OTC) or ...

The hip is the second largest weight-bearing joint, second only to the knee. It is a ball-and-socket joint, with the socket formed by part of the pelvic bone (acetabulum) and the upper end of the ...

Reflecting back on 2024, we celebrate a year of progress, innovation and impact at the Arthritis Foundation, all to support the nearly 60 million people in the U.S. living with arthritis. This annual ...

Get more information about what flares of RA symptoms have shown researchers and how it could help you better communicate with your doctor and manage your condition. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a ...

When your arthritis symptoms suddenly crank up to 11 out of 10, you know that you are experiencing a flare. This unexpected increase in your disease can last days or weeks even. Your symptoms are ...

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 ...