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Jim’s pain hit where he least expected it. “When I was diagnosed with gout, I was in my early 20s,” says Jim. “I woke up one day and thought I had broken my toe. I thought, ‘How did I break my toe ...

Some researchers believe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t a single disease but rather a collection of diseases. It might also be one disease with many different causes. However RA is eventually defined ...

If a parent or close relative has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) — a potentially disabling autoimmune disease — you may wonder if you will develop it, too. The answer is probably not. You can inherit a ...

Arthritis pain interferes with everyday activities like doing chores, walking or going up and down stairs. Get expert tips, strategies and support to help you manage your arthritis pain and lead a ...

Life can sometimes get in the way of your best intentions. That’s why it’s important to pick SMART goals and do your best to stick to them. To help you create a SMART goal you’d like to set for ...

People living with arthritis face unique barriers to health care. Thanks to our nationwide network of advocates, we are making progress on key policy issues by bringing state and federal lawmakers, ...

Accumulator adjustment programs prevent any co-payment assistance that may be available for high-cost specialty drugs from counting toward a patient’s deductible or maximum out-of-pocket expenses.

Experts in personal training, physical and occupational therapy offer tips for a well-balanced strength routine whether you are just getting started or have been a gymgoer for years. Learn about ...

People with arthritis have long felt that certain foods reduced their joint pain and inflammation. Now researchers are discovering more about the foods and spices that play a role in relieving ...

Travis Salmon wasn’t the type to let a little ankle roll knock him out of the game. When he twisted his ankle playing basketball in high school and college, he did what was expected: He iced it, ...

Exercise is now considered an essential part of any arthritis treatment plan and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), Arthritis Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and ...