Easing the ache of arthritis

This Week’s Top Stories from Harvard Health

Easing the ache of arthritis Pain from osteoarthritis is more than just a nuisance. Knee pain, in particular, can not only keep people from exercising, but also have a chilling effect on their ability to participate in social activities, especially those that involve walking or traveling. Arthritis can produce a range of symptoms from pain to stiffness, but there are numerous strategies you can use to manage it.

Get your copy of Living Well with Osteoarthritis This report focuses primarily on osteoarthritis — the most common type of arthritis — which affects 27 million Americans. Many people believe it’s a crippling and inevitable part of growing old. But things are changing. Treatments are better, and plenty of people age well without much arthritis. If you have osteoarthritis, you can take steps to protect your joints, reduce discomfort, and improve mobility — all of which are detailed in this Special Health Report, Living Well with Osteoarthritis: A guide to keeping your joints healthy. If you don't have osteoarthritis, the report offers strategies for preventing it.

Additional News from Harvard Health Publishing Cracking coconut oil’s “health halo” Can a daily pill lighten heavy menstrual bleeding caused by fibroids? Epinephrine is the only effective treatment for anaphylaxis

Living Well with Osteoarthritis Featured content: • When joints cause pain • What is osteoarthritis? • Diagnosing osteoarthritis • Treating osteoarthritis without surgery • Surgical treatment of osteoarthritis •  ... and more! Click here to read more »