arthritis information
Love hurts: spats with spouse may worsen chronic pain of arthritis
An argument with a spouse may end in hurt feelings, but for people with arthritis, those rows may have physical repercussions too, says research in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine. Continue reading
Anxiety increases fracture risk in older women, scientists discover
Anxiety levels seem to be linked to an increased risk of bone fracture in women who have been through menopause, says new research from the US. Continue reading
Step rate linked with knee cartilage damage in women
Women with a lower baseline step rate seem to be more likely to have cartilage damage in the knee than women with a higher baseline step rate, says new evidence presented at an international conference. Continue reading
Colostrum may improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms – exciting findings
Colostrum from especially immunised cows may be able to reduce inflammatory activity of rheumatoid arthritis, a team explains in the Journal of Dairy Science. Continue reading
Probiotics may help reduce some symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis but more research needed
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are believed to have health benefits. Usually added to yoghurts or taken as food supplements, they are often described as “good bacteria”. Continue reading
