Arthritis

Protecting Your Joints From Arthritis


Here are ways to protect your joints from osteoarthritis or slow its progression.

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Knee Surgery for Arthritis Questioned


A study has found that surgery is no better than more conservative treatment to relieve knee pain.

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Sleep Loss Boosts Arthritis Risk


Loss of sleep can prompt one's immune system to turn against healthy tissue and organs, according to a recent study.

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I sometimes experience back pain, but am reluctant to take drugs. Is there a more natural approach to this problem I could try before I head to the doctor?

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Learn How to Manage Arthritis Aches and Pain

Posted September 24, 2008 5:32 PM

What is arthritis? Learn about how to manage the aches and pains.

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Stronger Warnings Issued for 4 Arthritis Drugs

Posted September 9, 2008 10:25 AM
The Food and Drug Administration has ordered stronger warnings on four medications widely used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses, saying they can raise the risk of possibly fatal fungal infections. Read more...

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Vaccine Research Offers Hope for Arthritis

Posted August 19, 2008 10:41 AM
Artificial joints have changed incrementally in recent years. But techniques have changed drastically, and people who receive knee or hip replacements are healing faster than ever. Those changes include use of regional rather than general anesthesia, along with nerve blocks, rehab efforts that begin within hours of surgery, and less-invasive surgical techniques, according to Dr. Josh Hickman of the Joint Center at LDS Hospital. "It all adds up to make a big difference." Read more...
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Healthy Recipes

Posted June 28, 2008 7:53 PM

Do you like to eat right and have recipes to share? Or do want to start eating better but are short on ideas for what to cook? Contribute your advice here -- or find great tips, kitchen tricks and delicious dishes in this healthy recipes group!

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Arthritis Discussion

Started by on July 22, 2008
Looking for some support and information as you come to grips with arthritis? This discussion group can provide the help you seek.
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