Arthritis is a common condition among older adults in Nigeria, especially as people age and joint wear and tear increases. It causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced movement in joints such as ...

Editor’s Note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Feeling lucky that you don’t have arthritis? Don’t celebrate just yet. Nearly ...

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

Exercise is shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect. LightField Studios/ Shutterstock Many people with rheumatoid arthritis avoid exercise for fear that it may make their arthritis worse. While it ...

We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our links. McClatchy newsrooms were not involved in the creation of this content. Staying fit is important at every age, but it’s ...

Aging may affect a person’s mobility, and routine stretching can play an important role in healthy aging and quality of life. As a person grows older, motions such as getting out of a chair or walking ...

Elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis (EORA) is an autoimmune condition that develops in older adults. Although EORA causes the same symptoms as young-onset rheumatoid arthritis (YORA), including joint ...

Runners may well suffer from a multitude of injuries, aches and pains but if you have regular joint pain, swelling or restricted movement then it could be a sign of arthritis. Around 350 million ...

After the tai chi article, I had some questions if any exercise is good for arthritis. Exercise for arthritis is necessary to maintain healthy joints, relieve stiffness, reduce pain and fatigue and ...