Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory, autoimmune condition that affects not only joints but also organs, including eyes. While it can have painful and debilitating effects if left untreated, ...

For the uninitiated, tai chi may be a little daunting. The ancient Chinese exercise is hardly as mainstream as aerobics or the treadmill, but with its gentle, fluid movements and proven health ...

Women often experience changes in their arthritis symptoms as a result of fluctuating hormones, and that’s especially true not only during pregnancy, but also before and during menopause. Hot flashes ...

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Through a passion for cycling and a chance encounter with a client, Joel Young discovered a cause that hits closer to home than he imagined. Joel Young didn’t anticipate getting involved with the ...

Hundreds of thousands of kids and teens in the United States live with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) or other pediatric rheumatic diseases. These autoimmune diseases affect not only joints but ...

Traditionally thought of as a disease related to aging and "wear and tear," osteoarthritis (OA) is now recognized as a disease of the whole joint. By far the most common form of arthritis, OA does not ...

Use these weight-training tips to learn how to safely add working out with weights to your arthritis exercise routine. Strength training with weights for begginners can be tricky and tough – ...

Learn which fats to limit in an anti-inflammatory diet. Not too many years ago, people were told to avoid all fat. Today, fat is no longer the “bad guy.” In fact, certain fats, like omega-3 fatty ...

Your mom, a neighbor or a coworker has likely told you about some food that can make your arthritis pain better or worse. Get the facts about foods commonly touted to cause or relieve pain and ...

Trekking poles, traditionally used in Nordic walking, are almost everywhere walkers walk today – and with good reason: Using them burns more calories and has other benefits that regular walking ...

Question: I am a 20-year-old in okay shape and health, but the joints in my upper and lower back and shoulders are always stiff and snap all the time. Are noisy joints the sign of some problem? A: ...