Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps combat fatigue. Of course, when stiff and painful joints are already bogging you ...

If you’re one of the 53.2 million adults in the U.S. living with arthritis (roughly one in five adults), you know first-hand how debilitating it can be. Playing the sports you love, walking up and ...

As a rheumatologist, I see patients seeking a diagnosis and treatment for a common ailment, arthritis. Although medication can reduce pain and inflammation, and prevent disease progression, many ...

Even a gentle session of leg lifts set off an exaggerated nervous system reaction in older women with rheumatoid arthritis. By Gretchen Reynolds Exercise can feel more difficult and draining than ...

Many arthritis sufferers in the United States aren't getting any exercise despite its benefits for reducing pain and improving their quality of life, new research shows. Sixty-seven percent of U.S.

A study at Hospital for Special Surgery found supervised exercise classes benefit people with muscle and joint conditions. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

A 30-minute walk at moderate intensity temporarily reduced blood pressure in women with rheumatoid arthritis, not only at rest but also under stress. This was the conclusion drawn from a study ...

A report card on meeting goals of reducing activity and work limitations for people with arthritis delivers bleak news, but ...

GOSHEN -- The Goshen Recreation Department will again offer the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program starting April 19 at Camp Cochipianee, 291 Beach Street in town. The free classes will meet on ...

Manual labor employees face elevated arthritis risk long before symptoms appear, but early ergonomic intervention, task redesign and evidence-based prevention strategies can protect joint health, ...