Even if you can’t prevent it, you might be able to lower your chances of developing some forms of arthritis. The fact is, there is no sure way to prevent arthritis. But you can help reduce your risk ...

Find out which foods to eat and which to avoid if you have gout. Question: I have gout. Can you tell me which fruits, vegetables, meats or seafoods I should eat — or avoid? Is there any type of ...

Working in a poorly designed workspace at home or at work can strain your joints. Use these expert tips to adjust any workspace to fit your needs. Adjust your workspace to fit your individual needs ...

An inside look at the structure of the knee. The knee is the joint where the bones of the lower and upper legs meet. The largest joint in the body, the knee moves like a hinge, allowing you to sit, ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes joint inflammation and pain. It happens when the immune system doesn’t work properly and attacks the lining of the joints, called the synovium. The disease commonly ...

Certain arthritis medications can make you queasy. Learn to ease stomach upset. Treatments for arthritis reduce pain and swelling, slow the progression of disease and minimize permanent damage to ...

Despite high hopes, recent studies have found that vitamin D supplements taken alone don’t prevent fractures, make bones stronger or protect against heart disease or cancer — at least not at a dose of ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms often start in the small joints of the hands and feet, especially the knuckles, first finger joints, wrists and the joints that connect the feet to the toes. In the ...

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 ...

Arthritis might be far more common in the United States than previously thought, especially among adults younger than 65. That’s according to a new study published online in Arthritis & Rheumatology ...

Learn how to manage the emotions you may experience when dealing with a chronic condition like arthritis. Emotions that come along with the pain, fatigue and other physical symptoms of arthritis can ...

Find out if osteoarthritis physical therapy is right for you. With the right help, you can exercise your sore joints and improve mobility. Although getting up and moving may be the last thing you feel ...