Osteoarthritis affects everyone on the planet, particularly as we get older. The condition is caused by wear and tear on the protective layer of cartilage on the ends of our bones — not unlike wearing ...

If you want to know how to prevent arthritis (or stop arthritis symptoms from getting worse), now's the time to build habits that support healthy joints. Why? You won't get a big warning when ...

Q: I don’t really understand what osteoarthritis is and why it happens. All I know is that my joints are starting to feel stiff and sore. Can you explain what’s going on and how to stop it? -- George ...

Arthritis is a relatively common condition that is growing in prevalence. It currently affects 1 in 4 U.S. adults, which is roughly 54 million people. Arthritis is the No. 1 cause of disability. May ...

Any joint can become arthritic, but the most commonly affected areas of the body are the knees, hands, hips, feet and lower back - getty For many of us, aches and pains, sore joints and stiffness are ...

It’s unfortunate but true that as most people get older, their likelihood of getting arthritis — a condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints — increases. What’s more, according to the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WGHP) — Osteoarthritis can leave you with ...

Degenerative arthritis isn’t just caused by aging—joint function and pressure play key roles. Learn how improving mobility and muscle balance can help prevent joint degeneration. A common ...

Arthritis is a common acute or chronic condition affecting the joints and surrounding tissues. It’s estimated that roughly 18 percent of American adults have some form of arthritis. And about 44 ...

Wake Forest University is launching a new osteoarthritis study and they’re looking for volunteers to participate. The Winston-Salem-based university said the trial will be part of a 48-month clinical ...