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Stems cells taken from just a few grams of body fat are a promising weapon against the crippling effects of osteoarthritis.

Recent research concludes that processed foods such as hot dogs, sausage, and salami are officially linked to the increase of autoimmune diseases. Scientists from Yale University and the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany have finished their research that proves the sodium content in processed foods and fast food are a…

Most of us were vaccinated as youngsters to prevent certain childhood diseases. As adults, the most common vaccine is for the prevention of flu. A shingles vaccine is now available, too. Exposure to a vaccine causes an antibody to be produced by your body which then protects you from getting…

Robert Preidt — Higher levels of the mineral tied to greater bone density in study.

Diana Kohnle — Rest, soothe and strengthen to treat pain

Robert Preidt — Numbers were lowered when people engaged in a few sessions per week.

Joe Montana has arthritis. Yes, former professional athletes can have it, and indeed for Montana, years of playing impact-heavy football substantially damaged his joints, forcing him reevaluate his lifestyle and get serious about his joint issues. The month of May is National Arthritis Awareness Month, an effort to spread the…

Walking is considered an appropriate activity for adults with arthritis. Walking is known to improve arthritis symptoms, physical function, gait speed, and quality of life. The CDC analyzed data from the 2011 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to determine how much arthritis patients were actually walking.

Jennifer Davis — Nationally, two-thirds of adults with arthritis say they walk fewer than 90 minutes a week (outside of routine activities) - and more than half report not walking at all during a seven-day period - despite its proven benefits, according to a new study from the Centers…

Scott Burg, DO — You can manage this common condition Your joints hurt. You wake up stiff. You don't move like you used to. These are common symptoms of osteoarthritis. If you experience them, you're not alone. There are approximately 60 different types of arthritis, but osteoarthritis is the…