Psoriatic arthritis

Brighton Marathon beckons. Iona Walton from Arthritis Digest magazine fundraises for leading arthritis charity

wedding 1I’ve taken the plunge… and signed up to run the Brighton Marathon this April. And it’s all thanks to you, the community we’ve created via our website, facebook and twitter.
I’ve been editing Arthritis Digest magazine for over two years and now realise the devastating impact that arthritis and similar conditions can have on every aspect of life for some people. Continue reading

Heart health risks associated with arthritis drugs – new review

cardiovascular heart health arthritis rofecoxib corticosteroidThe potential heart health risks associated with some arthritis therapies have been evaluated in a new review in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Experts looked at the association between cardiovascular events and drugs used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. Data from 34 studies was analysed and results suggest that: Continue reading

Tai chi, pilates and yoga exercise programme in hospital setting reduces stiffness and improves balance and fatigue in people with arthritis

exercise hospital tai chi yoga pilates arthritisOlder adults experienced less pain, reduced stiffness and less fatigue after taking part in a hospital-based exercise programme, experts from the Hospital for Special Surgery in the US explain.
A total of 1,400 adults took part in a weekly exercise programmes, which included pilates, yoga, tai chi and dance. Continue reading