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Non-Inflammatory and Inflammatory Arthritis
There are over 100 conditions grouped under the umbrella term ‘arthritis’, but are usually placed into two main categories: Non-Inflammatory Arthritis and Inflammatory Arthritis. They are placed in these categories based on their underlying disease processes – we’ll explain a bit more about this below. Unfortunately, we still don’t fully understand what causes the different…
Managing Knee Pain
Knee pain has a number of different causes. Whatever the cause, exercise and keeping to a healthy weight can reduce symptoms. How does the knee work? The knee joint is where the thigh and shin bones meet. The end of each bone is covered with cartilage, which allows the ends of the bones to move…
Navigating Knee Arthritis: Practical Tips for Management
Knee arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the knee joint. This chronic condition can significantly impact daily activities and quality of life. Living with knee arthritis can present challenges, from discomfort and stiffness to limitations in mobility. However, with proactive management strategies, people…
Navigating Fake Science: Protecting Yourself Against Misinformation in Arthritis
In today’s digital age, information is readily available at our fingertips, but not all of it is reliable or trustworthy. For people living with arthritis, identifying the difference between credible scientific research and fake science is important for making informed decisions about their health and treatment options. In this article, we’ll explore what fake science…
Eating Right For Your Arthritis: Which foods may ease your symptoms?
Unfortunately there is no diet which can completely control the symptoms of arthritis or halt its progression. However, a healthy, well balanced diet is not only vital for our health and well-being, it will also give our bodies the best chance of possibly reducing some of the symptoms associated with arthritis. But what is a…
Building Mental Health Resilience: Navigating Life with Arthritis
Living with arthritis presents various physical challenges, but the toll it takes on mental health can be equally significant. Chronic pain, fatigue, and the unpredictability of symptoms can contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression in some people. However, it is possible to build mental health resilience by empowering people to navigate the ups and downs of…
Men Get Arthritis Too – Men’s Health Week
While it’s true that women are more commonly diagnosed with arthritis, men are by no means immune to arthritis. In fact, arthritis can affect men of all ages, races, and backgrounds, with some differences in presentation and risk factors. In this article, we’ll explore how arthritis manifests in men, its risk factors, and strategies for…
Arthritis in Hands and Fingers
Our hands are capable of many functions, providing precision for delicate tasks as well as enabling us to complete heavier, physically demanding jobs. If you’re living with arthritis in your hands, fingers, or thumbs, protecting your joints is so important. The 29 joints in our hands are common areas for arthritis, and when these joints…
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