Studies haven’t confirmed acupuncture helps arthritis, but it still may be worth trying. It’s been about 2,000 years in the making, but acupuncture has gained some mainstream acceptance as a medical ...

These oils can help you fight inflammation and give you a boost of healthy fats. When certain oils are part of a diet that emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean proteins, they can help ...

If you enjoy a glass of wine or pint of beer with dinner, you might wonder whether alcohol is a friend or foe to arthritis. The answer is, it’s a bit of both. While moderate drinking may reduce some ...

Rheumatologist and researcher Jeffrey N. Katz, MD, MSc, brings a wealth of experience and credentials to the Knee Arthroplasty Activity Trial (KArAT), funded in part by the Arthritis Foundation. He’s ...

As policymakers continue to work toward a funding agreement, the Arthritis Foundation, alongside a broad coalition of patient and employer organizations, urges Congress to prioritize comprehensive ...

Considering changes to Medicare that are beginning in 2025 is important when weighing your insurance options during open enrollment. Here are four scenarios showing how people may be affected and who ...

Juvenile arthritis (JA) is a term used to refer to various rheumatic diseases in children. What they have in common are that they all cause joint pain, swelling and stiffness, but they affect ...

Body-wide inflammation is at the root of most chronic diseases — and you may have more control over it than you think. If the experts are right, a lot of people are in a state of chronic inflammation.

You can be “too young” to get arthritis. (Or, arthritis is just another part of aging.) There are hundreds of thousands of children in America who have been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis (JA).

Developed by physical therapists from the American Physical Therapy Association, these exercises can help strengthen your leg muscles and improve your stability to make going up and down stairs, ...

Canned foods can be a part of a nutritious, arthritis-friendly diet. Learn tips to get the most benefit. Meats, soups, fruits or vegetables, the canned variety offers many benefits. You’ll still get ...

Learn lighter versions of holiday favorites recommended by registered dietitian Debbie Petitpain, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Recipes include a quick pumpkin pie ...