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.
Beautiful – inclusive – spaces for art lovers
Tate Modern, London
World-famous, the Tate Modern’s awe-inspiring collection of contemporary and modern artwork attracts millions of visitors annually. Positioned alongside the Thames, it offers 12 accessible parking spaces – not bad bearing in mind its busy location.
Lifts are available on each level, as are accessible toilets. All entrances are accessible for wheelchairs, which are free to borrow along with mobility scooters. Continue reading
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.
