osteoarthritis

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Clinical Trials Need a Broader Approach to Improve Osteoarthritis Outcomes

Risk factors, racial disparities and sex differences should all be considered

Drug That Eases Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Won't Help Osteoarthritis

Drug That Eases Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Won't Help Osteoarthritis

Plaquenil, a drug that has been shown to help ease rheumatoid arthritis pain, failed to help people suffering from osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritic joint pain.

Arthritis Is Not Just a Disease for the Old

Arthritis Is Not Just a Disease for the Old

More younger Americans experience the aches and pains of arthritis than once thought.

How You Think About Your Arthritis Makes a Difference

How You Think About Your Arthritis Makes a Difference

How well you cope with knee arthritis depends a lot on your mental outlook, a new study suggests.

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Exercises to Ease Pain and Joint Immobility

Don't let the discomfort of Psoriasis limit your workout. Try these 5 modified moves from celebrity trainer, Jackie Warner, designed to help manage your risk factors and improve your overall health

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The most common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis affects structures throughout the joint. The cartilage, the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint, begins to break down and wear away. This allows bones to rub together, eventually causing inflammation and pain. READ MORE ABOUT OSTEOARTHRITIS.