Osteoarthritis
People with worse osteoarthritis pain benefit most from exercise
Higher pain levels and greater functional impairment in a person tends to mean they will gain more from exercise compared to those with milder pain and better function.
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.
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.
Lose weight (if you need to) to reduce rheumatic disease
A higher body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of five different rheumatic diseases: osteoarthritis; rheumatism; gout; psoriatic arthritis; and inflammatory spondylitis. Continue reading
Essential oils take on arthritis pain and stiffness – evidence review
When essential oils are applied topically – ie gently massaged into the skin – they appear to be helpful as an add-on treatment in reducing pain and stiffness in musculoskeletal disorders says new research.
