Arthritis and your lifestyle
Learn about the impact that arthritis can have on your lifestyle.
Arthritis and nutrition
Researchers have been exploring potential links between diet and arthritis for many decades. However, there is little evidence to indicate that taking expensive food supplements or eating elaborate diets are any better than eating well-balanced meals.
Arthritis and stress
People with arthritis can be particularly prone to stress. Try these tips for managing stress so that it works for you, rather than against you.
Arthritis and the weather
Can changes in the weather affect your arthritis pain? Doctors are still sceptical but some people believe there is a link.
Arthritis exercises
Exercise can reduce pain and stiffness for those suffering from arthritis.
Arthritis: adapting for the workplace
You may already be working, need to look for a new job or have been ill for a while and want to re-join the workforce. If you have arthritis, find out how an occupational therapist could help you achieve your full potential at work.
Arthritis: aids and equipment to help
Find out how home care and lifestyle aids can help people with arthritis maintain their independence.
Arthritis: coping with your emotions
Learning you have a chronic illness such as arthritis could send your emotions into a spiral of anger and depression.
Arthritis: sex and intimacy
Relationships can be difficult at the best of times, but living with arthritis places a huge stress on any relationship.
Arthritis: why exercise can help seniors
Many people assume that arthritis is only associated with old age and, although other forms of the condition that are just as debilitating affect children and young adults, osteoarthritis is the one that commonly affects older people.
Exercising and arthritis
Exercise can reduce joint pain and stiffness and increases flexibility, strength and endurance in people with arthritis.
Gout diet
Help reduce gout attacks by changing your diet - find out which foods to avoid.
Rheumatoid arthritis and smoking
A number of studies have shown a link between cigarette smoking and rheumatoid arthritis. Stopping smoking may well lower your risk of developing this debilitating condition.
Researchers have been exploring potential links between diet and arthritis for many decades. However, there is little evidence to indicate that taking expensive food supplements or eating elaborate diets are any better than eating well-balanced meals.
Arthritis and stress
People with arthritis can be particularly prone to stress. Try these tips for managing stress so that it works for you, rather than against you.
Arthritis and the weather
Can changes in the weather affect your arthritis pain? Doctors are still sceptical but some people believe there is a link.
Arthritis exercises
Exercise can reduce pain and stiffness for those suffering from arthritis.
Arthritis: adapting for the workplace
You may already be working, need to look for a new job or have been ill for a while and want to re-join the workforce. If you have arthritis, find out how an occupational therapist could help you achieve your full potential at work.
Arthritis: aids and equipment to help
Find out how home care and lifestyle aids can help people with arthritis maintain their independence.
Arthritis: coping with your emotions
Learning you have a chronic illness such as arthritis could send your emotions into a spiral of anger and depression.
Arthritis: sex and intimacy
Relationships can be difficult at the best of times, but living with arthritis places a huge stress on any relationship.
Arthritis: why exercise can help seniors
Many people assume that arthritis is only associated with old age and, although other forms of the condition that are just as debilitating affect children and young adults, osteoarthritis is the one that commonly affects older people.
Exercising and arthritis
Exercise can reduce joint pain and stiffness and increases flexibility, strength and endurance in people with arthritis.
Gout diet
Help reduce gout attacks by changing your diet - find out which foods to avoid.
Rheumatoid arthritis and smoking
A number of studies have shown a link between cigarette smoking and rheumatoid arthritis. Stopping smoking may well lower your risk of developing this debilitating condition.
