Joints And Bones

The closer in length your ring and index fingers are, the greater your risk of developing severe knee osteoarthritis that requires total knee replacement, a new study claims. Researchers examined the hands of more…

Three research grants recently have been awarded to the Andrews Research & Education Institute to help its physicians treat knee injuries. Research studies are developed to address medical needs in the community and are…

According to a new study by Tufts Medical Centre, Vitamin D will not actually improve your wellbeing when you have arthritis, if you are using for help with reducing the effects of the disease in your knee. So if vitamin D can’t improve…

Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating disease which chips away at one’s pain threshold without showing any physical symptoms, so sufferers can spend years in agony. Arthritis is just one of the symptoms of this condition, but it’s not the…

Arthritis is a condition which affects the joints. It causes inflammation which, in the close confines of joints is responsible for chronic pain, progressive loss of mobility and potentially deformity. It's a condition which you're unlikely…

Your genes could dictate whether you develop rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research. The breakthrough could improve science’s understanding of how and why the disease and other autoimmune disorders develop in certain individuals…

When you have arthritis, the most common complaint you suffer from is your painful or achy joints. When this happens, you may want to turn to a pill like aspirin or ibuprofen for pain relief, but have you ever wondered if there’s a better…

Arthritis is one of the most common chronic conditions in the world. There are over two hundred different types of arthritis and each effect the joints causing a loss of mobility, chronic pain and potentially deformity. Due to arthritis’…

Living with the pain and inflammation caused by any form of arthritis can be a debilitating experience. The condition affects both men and women, although women are three times more likely to develop arthritis than men. While osteoarthritis…

Arthritis is the collective name referring to a range of different degenerative and rheumatic diseases and conditions, which cause pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints of those affected. A diagnosis of arthritis can be distressing,…

Recent reports regarding rheumatoid arthritis suggest that regular consumption of non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs to combat the painful symptoms of the condition isn’t recommended due to the side effects that occur. Such medication…

An inflammatory condition which affects the joints, arthritis can be caused by general wear and tear on the body, genetic tendencies and previous injuries. Over 80 percent of people over the age of 50 have signs of arthritis, with the most…

Arthritis is known as one of the most common health concerns, affecting millions of people across the world. It’s most likely to occur later in life, but the disease can attack anyone at virtually any time. There are a number of different…

Research into the underlying causes of arthritis has recently reached a breakthrough, which may enable scientists to develop early screening programmes for the disease. Experts from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, and John Hopkins…

For optimum health and wellbeing, the health of your teeth and bones is vital. It’s an issue that we all need to pay particular attention to when confronting the ageing process; with 50 per cent of all women likely to develop osteoporosis…

Psoriatic arthritis is a condition that causes pain and swelling in your joints, and is developed by 30% whose wellness has already been affected by psoriasis. This chronic, genetic disease of the immune system appears on your skin, causing…

Joint pains can be the sign of different conditions and injuries, but some of them can be treated in similar ways, say experts on bone health and nutrition. Although pains in our joints can have a genetic link or just be down to wear and…

These days, you’re more likely to take your time pondering a menu than you are looking into the side effects of your medication for your arthritis or other illnesses. This is actually detrimental to your wellbeing, as drugs can rob the body…

There are more than 200 individual types of arthritis. That means that there needs to be over 200 different types of treatment and more than 200 different kinds of knowledge base. Treating the condition takes a vast amount of time and…

Scientists have published a paper in the Medical Journal of Australia, in the hopes of improving public wellness and osteoporosis prevention. According to the experts, getting the right levels of calcium, weight-bearing exercise and vitamin…

The recent outbreak of flu in this country has harmed the wellbeing of many people more than it ever has before, which is why wellness experts are now recommending that, if you have rheumatoid arthritis, you need to be especially cautious.…

When your skin is overly exposed to the sun, over time its cells can be permanently damaged and overproduce pigment that shows up as unsightly dark splotches and uneven skin. However, new research indicates that your skin wellness can…

Everyone loses bone density as they age, but if you’re a woman this process will accelerate when you enter menopause. This is because oestrogen helps to build bone wellness, and so as menopause lowers the levels of this hormone in your…

You don’t often think about your bones and joints until something gets sore or damaged and reminds you. However, bone and joint wellness is intrinsic to your overall wellbeing, and Osteoarthritis is just one of many diseases which pose a…

Ginger is one of the best natural ways to beat the inflammation that is characteristic of arthritis. Adding this superstar of nature to your food or in supplement form can be the first step to a natural solution for the joint pain that is…

It can be very easy to overlook the health of your bones. We have a natural expectation of our bones to be in good shape, especially if we lead a healthy lifestyle – but this isn’t always the case. Bones getting thinner and weaker is…

It’s believed that between 33 and 75 percent of people with rheumatoid arthritis are aware of specific foods which make their symptoms worse or better, either causing or alleviating stiff joints and swelling. There is contradictory…

An autoimmune disease which affects the joints and skeletal structure, rheumatoid arthritis is a condition which affects millions of people across the world. It can be a difficult disease to diagnose though, as its symptoms can often be…

You may not have given it much thought before, but the density of your bones can have huge implications to your health. Not only does your bone density indicate your risk for osteoporosis and fractures, but it could also affect your risk of…

Arthritis is a condition which is so common it’s often mistaken for inconsequential. Anyone who has suffered or is currently suffering from this disease will tell you different. Arthritis is a condition which can make your every movement…