Arthritis and
Your Health
Find out how the impact of arthritis goes beyond your joints and affects other aspects of your health too.
Learn about the emotional toll of arthritis and what you can do to stave off depression.
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Some symptoms mean you could use a doctor's help.
From a bright beam to simulated dawn, light can improve your mood.
Feelings of sadness are common during the holiday, but you can be prepared.
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Get the facts on how arthritis and diabetes are related and how helping one can help the other.
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What do diabetes and arthritis have in common? Plenty.
Taking insulin or monitoring your blood sugar can be difficult if you have arthritis in your hands. Here are some devices that can simplify these tasks.
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Discover the connection between joint inflammation and heart disease and how you can protect your heart.
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Research reveals a connection between these two conditions.
Understand the connection between the two conditions.
Diet and lifestyle changes can help your arthitis and lower your cholesterol.
These five foods and supplements can improve cholesterol and more.
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Find out why arthritis interferes with sleep and what you can do about it.
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Learn what goes wrong when you can't sleep.
Try these remedies when you’re not getting good sleep.
These tips can help you sleep better without pills.
Relaxation techniques, sleep restriction and other approaches offer relief.
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Understand the impact of obesity on your joints and arthritis pain.
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Being overweight can make arthritis, gout, lupus, fibromyalgia and other joint diseases and conditions worse
Maintaining a healthy weight can benefit joints and ease arthritis pain.
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Learn about the disease that weakens bones and ways you can prevent and treat it.
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Learn about the symptoms of osteoporosis and how it’s diagnosed.
Understand the causes of osteoporosis and who is at most risk of developing it.
Read about treatment options for osteoporosis.
Find out what you can do to keep your bones healthy and strong.
Pregnancy with arthritis is possible. Get the facts on what you need to know.
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Is it possible to have arthritis and a baby, too? You bet.
Meet the players who will ensure you have a safe and healthy pregnancy.
Find out which medications are OK to take when you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
It helps to know what to expect during your pregnancy.
Learn how your arthritis will impact your pregnancy.
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Find out how arthritis can affect your eyes and how you can protect your sight.
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The same inflammation that damages your joints can also affect your eyes. Here’s how to protect your vision.
Research suggests more kids with JIA may need intensive eye screenings to catch uveitis.
Eye problems like uveitis can be a devastating complication of childhood arthritis. Here’s what you need to know to protect your child.
This autoimmune condition, which primarily affects the eyes and mouth, can involve other organs and systems.
Try medications and self-care strategies to address the painful dryness that characterizes this autoimmune condition.
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Learn about the impact of arthritis on other health conditions and how to can protect yourself.
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Some research points to the disease and other research to medications.
Follow these tactics to stay well.
The CDC recommends people 65 and older get a special vaccine that delivers four times the punch against the flu.
Separating fact from fiction to help you stay healthy during cold and flu season.
Tips for making your vaccines more effective.
Take the right steps to fend off the rays.
Learn what FDA requirements on sunscreen labels mean.
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