Understanding the type of arthritis, its causes, and management options is the first step toward living well with the condition.

You reach for your coffee mug in the morning and notice your fingers feel unusually stiff and achy. You shake your hands a bit, attribute it to sleeping in an odd position, and go about your day. But ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is on the rise. In fact, a recent global study in Lancet Rheumatology predicts that RA cases are expected to increase by more than 80 percent over the next 26 years. And ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. This disease prompts the ...

Morning stiffness from rheumatoid arthritis can make it hard to get going. Try this morning routine to start your day right.

Dear Savvy Senior:What exercises are best suited for seniors with arthritis? I have osteoarthritis in my neck, back, hip and knee and have read that exercises can help ease the pain and stiffness, but ...

Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps combat fatigue. Of course, when stiff and painful joints are already bogging you ...

The hands contain 27 bones and over 30 muscles, making them particularly vulnerable to arthritis pain and stiffness. When the cartilage between joints breaks down, the resulting inflammation creates ...

Arthritis is a widespread condition that leads to pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints, often worsening with age. Although it can affect anyone, it is most common among older adults. There ...

THIS FALL. IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IS AN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE. IT’S AN INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS THAT OFTEN CAN PRESENT WITH A LOT OF JOINT PAIN, STIFFNESS, AND OFTEN IN YOUR ...

What Are Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are common types of arthritis. Both cause pain and joint damage, but they’re different diseases. RA ...