by ShellyManning | Jul 28, 2018
One of the problems with arthritis is that because it limits people’s mobility, they move less and are therefore at increased risk of weight gain. This often leads to severe disability. So, the obvious solution is to lose weight. Right? Not so fast, says a new study...
by ShellyManning | Jul 4, 2018
Nothing disables the quality of life like arthritis –waking up in the morning with stiff hands and legs can ruin the day, right? Well, keep your chin up, because researchers at Royal Veterinary College in London report that there is this one awesome vegetable that...
by ShellyManning | Jun 29, 2018
Arthritis (especially osteoarthritis) is often thought to be caused by the overstraining of the joints. For example, knee arthritis occurs from being overweight. But the opposite may actually be true, according to a new study in the journal npj Microgravity. Inside...
by ShellyManning | Jun 15, 2018
Arthritis is partly caused by an overactive immune system that uses inflammation to attack your joints, which it mistakenly identifies as a threat. Even in osteoarthritis, your immune system is responsible for the inflammation in your joints. A new study in the...
by ShellyManning | Jun 2, 2018
Osteoarthritis has traditionally been understood as a condition of age-related or weight-related joint wear and tear. But a new a new study from Madrid in Spain and published in the journal Arthritis Research and Therapy reveals another factor. One that’s very easy to...