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joints

Patient Story

‘Life can be so much better’

When Elvira Brico found herself sitting on a bench as her elderly mother marched on, she knew it had come time for joint replacement surgery.

Strong bonds, strong bones

New study finds that older women who enjoy quality social connections might reap the rewards in physical health.

Master the art of exercise

Stave off injuries and fatigue by adapting your workouts to meet your age and fitness level.

Difficulties in daily living activities?

It may be rheumatoid arthritis. The symptoms of this condition often precede an actual diagnosis by several years.

The 10-minute battle

For those suffering arthritis, short walks each day can deliver pain relief and pave the way to independence.

Get a grip on hand pain

Left untreated, rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions can worsen and lead to bigger problems down the road.

Genes, not diet, may be key to gout flare-ups

Study: Our hyperuricemia future may be written in the stars.

What to know about vitamin D and bone health

Study: The sunshine vitamin might not prevent fractures or improve bone density in older adults, but the supplement does have its benefits.

Want healthy joints? Do these 10 things

Treat your hard-working body to some R&R with these helpful tips from a doctor who knows.

After knee replacement, play on

Leaving persistent pain behind, athletes get back to enjoying life again post-surgery.

Stand against gluteal amnesia

Long bouts of sitting will nearly wipe out your gluteal memory. Stand up and make those muscles remember their role.

Not your grandad’s arthritis

New research suggests chronic joint pain afflicts more young people than once suspected.