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Experts have long known that switching to a vegan or vegetarian diet may ease rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms.  read more »

If you’re prone to gout, it’s best to ditch sugary sodas in favor of diet versions, new data show.
In a recent multi-center study of 15,000 adults, researchers tried to uncover possible links between sugary soda, diet soda, and increased levels of uric acid in the blood.  read more »

Pilates is a joint-friendly workout, and it’s one of the hottest fitness trends around.

It’s not exactly new, however. Joseph Pilates, a German performer and boxer who was living in England, created this workout regimen during World War I.  read more »

Osteoporosis medications are the cornerstone of treatment for brittle bones. But nondrug approaches are important, too.  read more »

Neck osteoarthritis, a.k.a. cervical spondylosis, is a common cause of neck pain. The following gentle exercises can improve range of motion and strengthen neck muscles to help ease discomfort.  read more »

Baltimore attorney Christine Miller, 32, has spent much of her life looking for detours around rheumatoid arthritis (RA). “Instead of playing soccer, I was on the swim team.  read more »

Most people with arthritis are in their prime working years, when diminished function and well-being can threaten their livelihood as well as their financial future.  read more »

Molly Pepper lived a dream anyone could envy. By her late 20s, the Minnesota native had been an international fashion model, married a handsome Australian actor named Michael Piccirilli, and given birth to their daughter, Sophia. Settled in Sydney, Australia, she no longer raced off to photo shoots in London, Paris, and Tokyo, yet she was in even more demand as a model.  read more »

When engaged in an all-fronts campaign against rheumatoid arthritis (RA), any lifestyle changes that might help are welcome. While there is no “arthritis diet,” eating healthy is an important step.  read more »

Until David McKee set out to earn a living, having juvenile rheumatoid arthritis never seemed to stand in his way. He joined Little League and played pickup games like the other kids in his Indianapolis neighborhood, pulling a catcher’s mitt over his deformed fingers and running hard despite the pain in his joints.  read more »

With spring approaching, your thoughts are probably turning to vacation plans. Wouldn’t it be great to rent a cottage on the lake? Or take that trip to the islands you’ve been dreaming about? You can just picture yourself there.  read more »

If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you know that the disease is damaging your joints, making them stiff and painful. But you may not be aware that the same underlying problem that caused your RA also makes you more prone to other conditions.  read more »

The oldest of the baby boomers are now entering their 60s—many on legs with stiff, achy knees. In most cases, this is due to knee arthritis, which affects over half of the more than 20 million Americans with osteoarthritis.  read more »

In the not-too-distant past, people with arthritis were advised to avoid exercise. Too much strain on the joints, the thinking went. But now, with a good deal of research behind them, experts are saying not only that exercise is good for people with arthritis but that it’s actually an essential part of a treatment plan for most people.  read more »

Chronic pain reaches beyond the original source of pain and can consume every waking moment. But with the right medications and self-help strategies you can get your life back.  read more »