Osteoarthritis
Weight loss through exercise alone does not protect knees
Obese people who lose a lot of weight can slow the degeneration of their knee cartilage, but only if they lose weight through diet and exercise or diet alone, according to a new study. Continue reading
A new artificial cartilage – Kevlartilage – mimics the magic of the real thing
Kevlartilage is a promising new development in the synthetic cartilage arena, says research in Advanced Materials. Continue reading
Fear of movement reduces quality of life for people with osteoarthritis
People with knee osteoarthritis are experiencing a decreased quality of life due to a fear of movement associated with the condition, says research published in Arthritis Care & Research. Continue reading
Combine curcumin with black pepper to improve anti-inflammatory effects
Turmeric, a spice long-recognised for its medicinal properties, has received as much interest from the scientific world as it has from culinary enthusiasts, and now a review of the evidence published in Food highlights its key properties. Continue reading
Former rugby union players are at greater risk of arthritis and other joint problems
Former rugby union players seem to have a higher risk of developing arthritis and other musculoskeletal problems than the general population, says new research in Scientific Reports. Continue reading
