Discover the truth behind this and other common misconceptions about arthritis. A rheumatologist shares five facts that often surprise his patients.
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3 Questions Your Doctor Will Ask About Your Aching Joints
When you seek help for an aching knee, shoulder or other joint, one of the first things a doctor will do is try to see which of the two major types of arthritis you have. Three questions help give them the answer.
What You Need to Know About Travel and Your Health
Travel can be a challenge if you have a medical condition or other health concerns. But that doesn’t mean you have to stay home. Check out our guide to staying healthy while you travel.
Can Your Joints Predict the Weather?
Weather actually can cause joint pain. Falling temperature and barometric pressure, combined with rising humidity, may be to blame. While you can’t control the weather, you can take steps to feel better.
Q&A: Can Cortisone Injections Ease My Joint Pain?
Get answers to 9 questions about how doctors may use a regular treatment of cortisone injections to provide pain relief for joint pain.
4 Tips to Help You Ski or Snowboard With Arthritis
Skiers and snowboarders dealing with arthritis have more concerns than just which resort to choose. Get advice on smart ways to enjoy your hobby.
8 Aches and Pains You Shouldn’t Ignore
Athletes, fitness buffs and novices alike all know the saying “no pain, no gain,” and to some extent, this is true. But how to do we know if the pain we are experiencing is normal?
Top 10 Foods With the Power to Ease Your Arthritis Pain
If you’re struggling with arthritis pain, you may not need surgery to ease the hurt. First, try eating the right foods — research shows it can help.
These Injections Can Help Your Chronic Muscle and Joint Pain
Read about this innovative technique to address muscle and joint pain. Doctors use platelet-rich plasma or dextrose injections to create inflammation that, in turn, stimulates natural restoration of damaged joints and tissues.
Falling: Are You At Risk?
As we age, our bones become more fragile. Our reflexes are no longer lightening-quick. If you are over age 65, having four or more of these risk factors will increase your risk of falling by 80 percent.