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, ...

Get more information on how walking offers many health and pain reduction benefits for people with arthritis. What’s not to like about walking? It’s free. It’s easy to do, and it’s not just easy on ...

Get more information about treatment goals for inflammatory arthritis, which includes both pain management and the prevention of joint and organ damage. Learn how a physical therapist can help develop ...

No one should ever be afraid to talk to a doctor. But the truth is, experiencing fear, stress, anxiety about talking to physicians is fairly common for patients. In this episode our experts explore ...

Considering changes to Medicare that are beginning in 2025 is important when weighing your insurance options during open enrollment. Here are four scenarios showing how people may be affected and who ...

Q. Walking my dog has helped me get into an exercise routine, but he pulls like a truck. How to I curb his pulling? A. It’s a common question and challenge for anyone with a pup. But it can prove ...

“When your feet hurt, you hurt all over,” goes the saying. In order to improve outcomes for more people diagnosed with foot and/or ankle arthritis, the Arthritis Foundation is partnering with the ...

The announcement comes as the global arthritis community observes World Arthritis Day. ATLANTA (October 9, 2024) – The Arthritis Foundation proudly announces the appointment of its President and CEO, ...

The hip joint is highly vulnerable to osteoarthritis (OA), with one in four people over age 85 likely to develop this degenerative and painful condition. However, hip OA is understudied compared to ...

When you have arthritis, your body is in an inflammatory state, which can trigger pain and other symptoms. And what you eat may increase inflammation and set you up for other chronic conditions such ...

If you were to ask people to name a health problem related to obesity, odds are good they’d say “heart disease” or “diabetes.” And they’d be right; those two chronic diseases have a very strong ...

Lots of things can contribute to a chronically dry mouth, but medications are the main culprit. More than 500 prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs affect how your salivary glands work. If ...