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Although the causes of osteoarthritis are not well understood, what is clear is that the disease is not due to wear and tear. more...
Arthritis, an inflammation of the joints, has many different types with different etiology, symptoms, treatment and management. Correct diagnosis is therefore necessary. more...
Osteoarthritis and Finger Length
By: Eileen Bailey
If your ring finger is longer than your index finger, you might be at a greater risk of developing Osteoarthritis of the knee. more...
Opening Jars with Arthritic Hands
By: Norman Kolpas
Strategies for coping with a problem faced by more and more aging baby boomers: hard-to-open lids and caps from jars and bottles that won't budge for arthritic hands. more...
Massage Therapy for Osteoarthritis
By: Sara E. Lewis
What is osteoarthritis and how is it treated? Is massage therapy a useful alternative? more...
Inflammation and Immune Response
By: Ronald K. Frazer
Basically the body has the intelligence to heal itself. If the body isn't healing, it's because we are stressing the immune system to the point of overload. more...
Arthritis and Oxidative Stress
By: Ronald K. Frazer
Arthritis is a complex disease with several inter-related causes. Science is learning that oxidative stress is one of them. more...
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