Make steps count for you. There’s no science that says 10,000 steps should be the ultimate goal. One study found women who averaged 4,400 steps per day had a 41% lower mortality rate than the least active women, and benefits maxed out at 7,500 steps.

Once all these phases of clinical trials have been completed, an application to the regulatory agency (the FDA in the U.S.) is submitted. The FDA decides whether to approve the treatment for use in patients with the illness the drug was tested on.

2023年12月18日 · A neutral shoe is one that doesn’t correct for over or underpronation. “They offer good shock absorption and cushioning that people with arthritis can benefit from,” says Jacqueline Sutera, DPM, a podiatrist at Hackensack University Medical Center and owner of City Podiatry in New York City.

By Mary Anne Dunkin | Updated Oct. 9, 2022 When arthritis makes it impossible to keep up with the demands of a job, the loss of income and health benefits from an employer can be financially devastating.

By Linda Rath | April 25, 2023 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first implantable shock absorber for people with early-stage knee osteoarthritis (OA). The device, called the MISHA Knee System, is intended for patients who have pain despite receiving nonsurgical treatments such as weight loss and physical therapy but aren’t ready for total knee …

2022年10月19日 · Online resource that helps patients better understand health coverage options, choose the right coverage, manage the denial process and reduce health care costs.

There’s no denying it, weather and climate can have a significant effect on arthritis and painful joints. Many report that humidity, along with other factors such as temperature and weather changes and weather patterns, increase joint pain or trigger arthritis flares.

2024年7月29日 · People with arthritis may consider CBD products for pain relief. Learn what science and experts say about CBD’s benefits, risks, different ways the product can be used and how to be a smart shopper.

Many nuts and seeds are a good source of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, which lower cholesterol and reduce the heart disease risks that can be higher in people with certain types of arthritis. They also are a good source of protein and antioxidant vitamins and minerals. In addition, some ...

Back pain or neck pain can have many causes, among them osteoarthritis in the spine. Learn the symptoms and treatments available to find relief. Maybe you overdid it cleaning the house or sprucing up your garden this weekend. Or you’re using a hot or cold pack on your lower back more often over ...