You can be “too young” to get arthritis. (Or, arthritis is just another part of aging.) There are hundreds of thousands of children in America who have been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis (JA).

When arthritis pain in the wrist isn’t controlled by more conservative measures, it might be time to consider surgery. Orthopedic surgeons generally recommend one of three types of surgery for wrist ...

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, ...

Protect your health with the right immunizations when you’re immune-compromised during the pandemic. Keeping up with your vaccinations is always a smart move when you have an autoimmune disease like ...

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs there is. Use these tips to make the job easier on your arthritic joints and overall health. Parenting is not an easy job — from diapers to homework there are ...

People living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have a new drug option. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved anifrolumab (Saphnelo) in early August — the first new drug approved for ...

Learn why medications may not always work in treating osteoarthritis pain and what to do.

Brand Names: Cocet, Cocet Plus, Tylenol with Codeine No.2, Tylenol with Codeine No.3, Tylenol with Codeine No.4 In a combination pill, 15 to 60 mg codeine and 150 to 600 mg acetaminophen every 4 hours ...

Question: My wrists don’t hurt much anymore, but they feel very weak. How can I strengthen my wrists? Answer: The most important and effective strategy for strengthening wrists is to use your hands ...

Get a good stretch in your spine and help maintain flexibility with the marionette stretch. Stretch slowly, just until you feel a gentle stretch in your muscles. Gradually increase the depth of the ...

Learn lighter versions of holiday favorites recommended by registered dietitian Debbie Petitpain, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Recipes include a quick pumpkin pie ...

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