A diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis led the home health care nurse to her second act — helping others in the arthritis community as an advocate, author and leader. When Michelle Castro finally ...

Any dog owner knows that take-me-for-a-walk look: puppy eyes pleading, head tilting, an “oh, please” woof and tail thumping. You probably think you’re doing Fido a favor when you give in and take him ...

Like us, dogs, cats and other pets can get arthritis. Use these tips and tools to recognize the signs and to make your pet’s daily life with arthritis easier and less painful. If you’ve noticed your ...

No one should ever be afraid to talk to a doctor. But the truth is, experiencing fear, stress, anxiety about talking to physicians is fairly common for patients. In this episode our experts explore ...

For the first time, out-of-pocket costs for Medicare drug plans will be limited to $2,000 per year, and participants will have the option to spread out their payments. These important changes will ...

Q. Walking my dog has helped me get into an exercise routine, but he pulls like a truck. How to I curb his pulling? A. It’s a common question and challenge for anyone with a pup. But it can prove ...

The Arthritis Foundation welcomes Zoetis as the two-year National Presenting Sponsor of the Jingle Bell Run and the Walk to Cure Arthritis. ATLANTA – November 12, 2024 – The Arthritis Foundation ...

These pain relief methods include creams, exercise, CAM therapies, footwear, nerve treatments and injections. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 76.2 million, or 26% of Americans, ...

You might not give much thought to the impact of arthritis on your bones, but inflammatory arthritis can take a toll on bone health? Low bone mineral density has been identified as a significant ...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis that affects the back. It can occur anywhere along the spine. Usually the low back and sometimes the neck are affected. In OA, the cartilage ...

Learn how to manage the emotions you may experience when dealing with a chronic condition like arthritis. Emotions that come along with the pain, fatigue and other physical symptoms of arthritis can ...

Explore stats showing how hip replacement surgery can reduce pain and improve function for people with severe joint damage from arthritis and other conditions. Total hip replacement dramatically ...