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Fitness October 26, 2015

Yoga beneficial for arthritis, study says

"There's kind of a myth that says if you have arthritis, the good thing to do is to rest your joints," says a John Hopkins professor who co-authored a study that might bust the myth wide open.

Men's Health October 25, 2015

Tai chi can help build strength, relieve pain

For people with chronic illnesses ranging from cancer to arthritis, tai chi exercises may improve walking, build strength and reduce pain, according to a new analysis of past research.

Arthritis October 25, 2015

At-home solutions for arthritis pain

Arthritis pain affects more than 52 million people in the United States. While common treatments like medications and surgery can relieve discomfort, physical therapy is a drug- and surgery-free solution.

Arthritis October 25, 2015

Falls also a problem for middle-aged with arthritis

Falls are just as much of a problem for middle-aged adults with arthritis as they are for older people, a new government study shows.

Alternative Medicine October 25, 2015

Avocado, soybean oils may combat arthritis, studies say

The Ache: Nearly half of Americans in their lifetimes will suffer from knee osteoarthritis, a disease that causes pain and stiffness; hip osteoarthritis will affect about a quarter of the population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

HEART HEALTH October 24, 2015

Knee and hip replacements increase heart attack risk briefly

Operations to replace a knee or a hip appear to increase heart attack risk in the short term and the risk of blood clots in the long term, according to a new study.

Medications October 24, 2015

Lilly's psoriatic arthritis drug succeeds in late-stage study

Eli Lilly and Co said its experimental drug, ixekizumab, reduced the signs and symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis in patients more than a placebo did in a late-stage trial.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 24, 2015

Arthritis may be worse in poor countries but seem worse in rich ones

A study of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) finds that those in wealthy nations are more troubled by it, even though people in poor countries have more severe symptoms.

Arthritis October 24, 2015

Knee replacement may go poorly for people who think life isn’t fair

People who tend to blame others for their suffering and think setbacks in their lives are irreparable tend to report more pain after knee replacement surgery, according to a new study

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome October 24, 2015

Man tears tendon after playing Candy Crush for weeks

A California man tore a tendon in his thumb after playing a puzzle game on his smartphone too much, according to a new report of the case.

Arthritis October 24, 2015

'Corneal melt': Arthritis complication lets woman's iris slip out

A 61-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis suffered a serious repercussion of her condition: The irises of her eyes began to protrude, and she needed immediate surgery, according to a new report of her case