By Mary Anne Dunkin For people of any age with arthritis, walking is especially good medicine. It strengthens muscles, which helps shift pressure from joints and reduce pain. And a regular walking ...

Eating right, exercising and keeping your lifestyle healthy are some of the best ways to manage your psoriatic arthritis and its symptoms. Being overweight or obese is a big contributor to the disease ...

The journal Arthritis & Rheumatology on Jan. 19, 2024, published “ Improving Health Equity in Rheumatology Through Workforce Diversification and Support for Health Equity Research and Education,” ...

By Bryan D. Vargo and Michele Andwele Outdoor or indoor, cycling is one of the most effective workouts for people with arthritis. It's low-impact, so you get a good workout without pounding on joints, ...

Painful feet can throw your whole body out of whack, especially your knees, hips and back. And the pain can spread. Pinpointing the cause of heel pain can be tricky, especially if arthritis affects ...

By Emily Delzell All mind-body practices aim for the same goal: the cultivation of mindfulness, which experts often define as “paying attention on purpose.” As the term “mind-body” suggests, the ...

Doctors have long known that people with inflammatory forms of arthritis have an increased risk of infections, which can range from mild to life threating. This increased risk can be caused by the ...

Exercise is recognized for its ability to improve cardiovascular health and balance, strengthen muscles and promote range of motion and flexibility. But regular physical activity also plays a crucial ...

Question: What should I do if my doctor thinks I'm underweight? Answer: Being underweight can certainly be a problem for people with RA. The same pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF, that damage ...

An increased risk for a serious disease, even if it’s small, needs to be considered when deciding to take any medication. But it’s important to remember that poorly controlled RA not only damages ...

How You Can Learn Tai Chi Tai Chi Expert's Tips Leading tai chi practitioner and family physician Dr. Paul Lam of the Tai Chi for Health Institute shares how anyone at any fitness level can learn tai ...

Psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, is a chronic, autoimmune form of arthritis that causes joint inflammation and occurs with the skin condition psoriasis. It can affect large or small joints. In less common ...