Studies don’t point to knuckle cracking causing arthritis. But osteoarthritis (arthritis from joint tissue breakdown) often happens in joints at the ends (distal) of your fingers. People most ...

Switching to an anti-inflammatory diet could significantly reduce arthritis symptoms in just eight weeks, according to Dr. Tamiko Katsumoto. Focusing on whole food, plant-based diets and ...

While no arthritis cure exists, speak with your doctor about medications and lifestyle changes. During menopause, estrogen production slows, which you may need to support bone and joint health.

Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is a powerful antioxidant that plays essential roles in joint health and immune function that may benefit people with arthritis. A growing body of research suggests the ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation, pain, and stiffness in the joints. But RA is a systemic disease — it affects the whole body — and can ...

Impact the arthritis community, serving as positive role models and leaders. Live their best life, while empowering others to do the same. The recipient who receives the highest score for their ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Low back and hip pain typically affect one side of the body. However, it is possible to have pain on both sides depending on the underlying cause or if you ...

You are able to donate blood if you have arthritis, as long as your disease is well controlled, you can get in and out of the donation chair without help, and your are otherwise healthy. This applies ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common type of autoimmune inflammatory arthritis (IA), and the most common type of IA in general, other than gout (which is about six times more common). If ...

Differences between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) include the joints they affect and who are most likely to develop each condition. Some treatments may work for one but ...