1. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...eoarthritis is by far the most common type of arthritis, and the percentage of people who have it grows higher with age. An estimated 12.1 percent of the U.S. population (nearly 21 million Americans) ...

2. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Eating Right With Limited Mobility
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...ey can chew them as well as cook them very easily," she says. Tuna and salmon, which are also high in protein, now come in pouches, not just hard-to-open cans, she says. Imitation crabmeat a...

3. Health & Cooking Recipes: Some Assembly Required: No-Sweat Summer Meals
(Guide/Health and Cooking - Food Recipes)

...other things we'd rather be doing. There are movies to see and swimming pools to dive into. And the higher the mercury climbs, the less energy we seem to have for preparing dinner. Sounds lik...

4. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Pain Relief: How NSAIDs Work
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

... Cox-1 enzymes, they slow down the manufacture of this prostaglandin. This is why standard NSAIDs cause high rates of gastrointestinal problems. With its defenses down, your GI tract becomes irritated...

5. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Nutrition for Strength
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...o, "psychologically think of food as medicine." When you feel too ill to eat, consider a high-calorie drink, Beller suggests. "Take some easily-digestible protein powder (such as w...

6. Can the New Wave of Watery Workouts Help Your Arthritis?
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...management. "We're seeing growth in both ends of the spectrum [of aquatic workouts], from high-intensity exercises like kickboxing and circuit training to mind/body workouts like ai chi,...

7. Arthritis: Hip Replacement Surgery
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...doctor will then make a cut along the side of the hip and move the muscles connected to the top of the thighbone to expose the hip joint. Next, the ball portion of the joint is removed by cutting the ...

8. Arthritis: Steroids to Treat Arthritis
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...ief from pain and stiffness for people with conditions including rheumatoid arthritis. Temporary use of higher doses of steroids may help a person recover from a severe flare-up of arthritis. Why...

9. Arthritis: Anti-Inflammatory Painkiller Drugs and Arthritis
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...ged periods. People with any kidney problems should not take NSAIDs without checking with their doctor. High blood pressure Leg swelling Please note: The side effects listed are the most c...

10. Arthritis: Blood Tests to Diagnose Arthritis
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...is thought to be a better test than the sed. rate. In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, if the CRP is high, it suggests that there truly is significant inflammation or injury in the body. Both ...

11. Health & Cooking Recipes: 6 Secrets of Cooking With Wine
(Guide/Health and Cooking - Food Recipes)

    Raise a glass to this low-fat, high-flavor ingredient. By Elaine Magee, RD You know those bottles of wine you picked up because t

12. Health & Cooking Recipes: Halfway Homemade: Cooking with Convenience Foods
(Guide/Health and Cooking - Food Recipes)

...ith more fiber and less saturated fat at stores like Whole Foods. Since prepared pie crusts are usually high in fat, we're keeping the filling nice and light. 1/2 package (9-10 ounces) frozen ch...

13. Osteoporosis - Medications
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

...teo]), used for the treatment of men and postmenopausal women with severe osteoporosis who are at high risk for bone fracture. It is given by injection. Hormone therapy Hormo...

14. Diet and Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Fix Fast and Simple Meals
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...ck and easy, especially when your arthritis is keeping you out of the kitchen. But they are notoriously high in sodium and low in fiber. If you know what to look for, there are plenty of good choices ...

15. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Finding the Right Medication for You
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...ur with long-term use (months to weeks) of steroid pills; the side effects include cataracts, bruising, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure. To help avoid these problems, docto...

16. Osteoarthritis: Are Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relievers Safe for You?
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...rt attack and stroke along with other side effects. NSAIDs have other dangers, too. They can cause high blood pressure and kidney damage in some people. They can also cause potentially severe all...

17. Osteoarthritis: Joint Pain Not Inevitable With Age
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...arthritis that can lead to osteoarthritis; hemochromatosis is an inherited disease involving abnormally high iron storage in the body, which causes heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. Joint pain c...

18. Health & Cooking Recipes: 10 Tips for Meatless Meals
(Guide/Health and Cooking - Food Recipes)

... lower rates of almost all chronic diseases, including obesity, says Sass. They are less likely to have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, and their eating style helps thwart the development of ...

19. Health & Cooking Recipes: 10 Healthy Holiday Party Tips
(Guide/Health and Cooking - Food Recipes)

...ee often -- what's not to love? Some might also think that a holiday party is not the place to highlight health. I beg to differ. What makes a party special is the people, the conversation, a...

20. Health & Cooking Recipes: Have a Happy, Healthier Hanukkah
(Guide/Health and Cooking - Food Recipes)

...aked Apricots The preferred way to prepare brisket is with long, slow cooking. Brisket is a pretty high-fat meat, but you can make it leaner by trimming off all the visible fat before cooking. Th...