Improve Circulation Walking wards off heart disease, brings up the heart rate, lowers blood pressure and strengthens the heart. Post-menopausal women who walk just one to two miles a day can lower ...

Whether donating your time, money or committing simple acts of kindness, there’s no denying the power of giving. Altruism can help both the giver and receiver mentally and emotionally, which can ...

With a few adaptations, you can reap the benefits of gardening with less arthritis joint pain. Gardening can be a healthy hobby, especially when living with arthritis – providing both physical and ...

The same inflammation that affects your joints can also affect your eyes. Here’s how to protect your vision. While most people think of arthritis as inflammation of the joints, research shows that ...

Learn when it’s safe – and unsafe – to see a chiropractor to ease joint pain and stiffness. If you’ve had back pain or a stiff neck, whether from arthritis or an injury, you’ve likely considered ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are easy to buy but can cause harm when not taken as directed. Test your knowledge about taking acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Exercise is now considered an essential part of any arthritis treatment plan and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), Arthritis Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and ...

Exercise is now considered an essential part of any arthritis treatment plan and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), Arthritis Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and ...

Choose shoes with an extra-deep toe box and good arch support Use pads or inserts to support the toe Stretch and strengthen toes with specific exercises Use a splint or tape to hold the toe in the ...

Protecting your skin from sun exposure is important for everyone, but it’s particularly important for people with certain autoimmune disorders. “Sun protection is important in general for everyone ...

When Christine Cicio was diagnosed with a form of juvenile arthritis at age 12, it started her journey with the Arthritis Foundation that continues to this day. Her pediatric rheumatologist, who was ...

Paula was 11 when she first visited a pediatric rheumatologist, after experiencing joint pain and stiffness. The visit was like any other juvenile arthritis patient’s, with one critical difference.