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 ...

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 ...

Gout and “pseudogout” — known formally as calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease (CPPD) — have such similar symptoms that it usually takes a microscope to know for sure what you’ve ...

By Michele Cohen Marill | Reviewed 4/21/2021. Having an arthritis flare can feel like hitting a wall. Your arthritis has been manageable, then suddenly swollen joints, pain, fatigue and mental ...

Although you may not have heard of enthesitis, the structures in the body affected by the condition are involved in every move you make. Bones and muscles are held together by tendons and ligaments, ...

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.

Fifth disease, also called Erythema infectiosum, is a mild viral illness that most commonly affects children. It is called fifth disease because it is the fifth of the five viral rash diseases of ...

Question: What should I do if my doctor thinks I'm underweight? Answer: Being underweight can certainly be a problem for people with RA.The same pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF, that damage ...

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 ...

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.