Contrary to popular belief arthritis does not only develop in elderly people. It can affect anyone of any age, including children. In a recent study, The American College of Rheumatology estimated that 1 in every 1000 children will develop a condition called juvenile arthritis. Even then, the different types of arthritis that children can  develop are widely varied making it impossible [...]

Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability among people of different age groups although older people suffer more than the younger ones. It is a disease that restricts movements of joints because of pain and swelling. This disabling disease has been prevalent for thousands of years as was found in the bones of prehistoric humans, animals and even dinosaurs that appeared millions [...]

It is often extremely hard to determine the specific cause of arthritis as there are so many potential contributing factors to the condition. Further to this, some forms of arthritis have no known cause making it even more challenging to discover effective arthritis treatment. People who are overweight may also be more susceptible to arthritis- as more pressure is being placed on the joints, [...]

A overview of what to avoid if you want to have an appropriate  rheumatoid arthritis diet. Most any food, especially those eaten on an everyday basis, can cause an allergic response that produces arthritis. But certain foods and chemicals are common trigger. 1- Highly acidic foods have been associated with the exacerbation of arthritis symptoms. 2 - Saturated fats found in meat, dairy [...]

Many people are surprised to learn that arthritis is not just one disease - it's actually a group of over a hundred related conditions, all involving stiffness or pain in the body's joints. And although we have a greater chance of suffering from arthritis as we get older, and the general perception is that it just affects old people - around 60% of people with arthritis are under 65. The two [...]