Fibromyalgia changes the brain reveals research
Pain condition fibromyalgia may change the brain but perhaps not permanently, says a new small study in Arthritis Research & Therapy.
Bat protein ASC2 fights arthritis, heart disease and slows ageing
A protein from bats – ASC2 – could stave off health issues including arthritis, COVID-19 and heart disease, and even contain the key to slowing the ageing process, says research in a leading journal.
COVID-19 may lead to longer term joint pain and fibromyalgia
It’s early days to know for sure, but it looks as though COVID-19 may trigger the development of some autoimmune conditions, fibromyalgia and other rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases.
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.
Gut issues could aggravate osteoarthritis says new research
Osteoarthritis could be made worse when inflammation is induced by an immune response due to the disruption of the delicate balance within the gut bacteria.
The results of over 30 studies involving humans and animals were compared and three key findings emerged: