Iona Walton
Biolubricants will be created to combat arthritis
A US team has been given a grant to develop a new generation of biosynthetic lubricants that have the potential to treat arthritis and reduce the painful friction of artificial joints.
Taking a trip? Products & tips for people with arthritis, fibromyalgia & osteoporosis
Pill box
What a great way to remember to take the right medication and correct dose at the optimal time while you’re on holiday. The Eono 7 Day Pill Organizer 3 Times a Day with PU Leather Case is a weekly pill box with 21 large compartments for morning, noon and evening. Seven bright colours help distinguish days at a glance, and you can visually see if you miss a day.
Available for £8.99 from www.amazon.co.uk.
Mindfulness may improve immune-mediated inflammatory diseases
People with immune-related inflammatory diseases can use mindfulness techniques to feel better, but we need more research to fully understand the link.
Women’s gout risk appears to double after menopause
Gout rates are higher in men and women throughout most of life, but by the time women reach 80 years old, the incidence is equal, Dr Jeff Peterson recently reported at a conference.
Mediterranean diet reduces osteoarthritis symptoms – expert findings
Eat like our Mediterranean cousins to get the better of joint pain and stiffness, experts suggest in a leading academic journal. Be sure to incorporate ginger and some specific fruity options too… read on for more.
