Arthritis

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 »

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »