Por Claudia Shanon

Making of An American Ninja Warrior

As Mikeâ€™s wife, it is inspiring for me to watch not just his â€œAmerican Ninja Warriorâ€ story â€” but also the stories of all of those who are ...

Exercises for Arthritis Back Pain

Arthritis can feel like a real pain in the back. Simple side stretches with light weights target your back muscles without putting too much strain ...

Dilemma with Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs: Benefits Vs. Toxicity

Biologic and biosimilar drugs, along with immunosuppressants, are powerful medications that alter the function of the immune system. So with all th...

Rituxan Infusion for Rheumatoid Arthritis: what to Expect

Rituxan is a biologic drug approved by the approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006 to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The ...

Methylprednisolone Vs. Prednisone: Whats The Difference?

â€ If youâ€™ve been taking this drug for longer than a few weeks, donâ€™t stop taking it without talking to your doctor. Methylprednisolone also i...

Why Common Conditions Like Arthritis and IBS are Linked to Depression

They found that people who had three physical health conditions were nearly twice as likely to develop depression within 4 to 6 years, compared wit...

Why Its Difficult to Keep Your Job If You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis

The issue of working with RA is such a widespread problem that EULAR (the European League Against Rheumatism) has an ongoing Health Professionals P...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Hormone Imbalance: The Truth Behind RA

For women, maintaining normal levels of the reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone appear to have a protective effect against RA. Research...

Steroids for The Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Until 20 years ago, steroids were the standard treatment for RA. Prednisone is the most often used steroid in RA treatment. A low-dose of oral ster...

Can You Get Arthritis in Your Jaw?

Yes, you can get arthritis in your jaw, although itâ€™s not the location most people think of when it comes to arthritis. In a 2007 study of people...

Unusual Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

This problem makes an appearance in a number of chronic conditions, including RA. But researchers wonder why some people get these symptoms, since ...

Ayurvedic Treatment for Arthritis: Exploring Your Options

You shouldnâ€™t take more than 1,200 mg per day. According to a 2016 animal study, curcumin may slow the progression of osteoarthritis and reduce r...