Building an arthritis care team

Arthritis can affect many parts of your body, and many parts of your life. That’s why it pays to have a team of healthcare professionals available to help you manage all the different aspects.  read more »

Arthritis’s little helpers simple tools for staying independent

By targeting the joints, arthritis undermines our ability to perform the simple yet essential activities that get us through the day. Buttoning a shirt, opening a jar, getting up from a low seat—often the most routine task becomes a major production.  read more »

Mind over arthritis

Mindfulness meditation can help ease the pain of rheumatoid arthritis by reducing stress and increasing mental clarity.  read more »

Osteoporosis: How to catch a break

Osteoporosis is a preventable disease in which bones become less dense and more fragile. Most people don’t know they have this disease until they break a bone.  read more »

Hip fracture rehab—a bit more time-consuming for people with Osteoarthritis

People who have osteoarthritis (OA) appear to require a little more time in rehabilitation after experiencing a broken hip.  read more »

Arthritis pain relief is a partnership

Overcoming the pain of arthritis requires a team effort. Even the most knowledgeable doctor can’t provide the highest level of pain relief without the cooperation, input, and effort of the person who is in pain.  read more »

How personal beliefs influence arthritis coping strategies

People with osteoarthritis (OA) tend to create their own personal explanations of why they developed the condition, according to a recent British study. These personal narratives, in turn, affect how individuals perceive and manage their arthritis.  read more »

Arthritis-friendly gadgets for your kitchen

During the holiday season and into the new year, your kitchen is a place where you’re likely to spend a lot of time.  read more »

How one mother copes

She realizes that even with the best medical management, her psoriatic arthritis—a combination of the skin and joint conditions—will worsen if she doesn’t get enough rest.  read more »