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A New Risk Factor: Your Social Life29 July 2010
Social relationships are just as important to health as other common risk factors like smoking, lack of exercise or obesity, new research shows. Read more »
Drinking alcohol can 'reduce severity' of arthritis28 July 2010
Drinking alcohol can not only ease the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis it appears to reduce disease severity too, research suggests. Read more »
A to Z of Arthritis: C is for Cure21 July 2010
Although there is not yet a known cure for arthritis, there have been significant developments over the past couple of years that are paving the way for breakthroughs that may result in a world without arthritis. Here are the top ten. Read more »
Did you know?14 July 2010
that a person with arthritis who is well informed about their condition is more likely to lead a better quality of life? Read on.... Read more »
Dog Walking Leads to Big Health Benefits12 July 2010
A new study has quantified the health benefits of dog walking, and they’re surprisingly substantial, including a lower risk of high blood pressure, a trimmer waistline and fewer chronic conditions, including arthritis. Dog walking also solves one of the most difficult parts of an exercise plan – starting it. So why not bring your dog along to Pick a Peak for Arthritis Ireland on 24th July. Read more »
Common vaccines 'do not raise risk of rheumatoid arthritis'8 July 2010
A new study has concluded that routine vaccinations given during adulthood are unlikely to increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Read more »
Moose study suggests that osteoarthritis may be linked to malnutrition8 July 2010
A fifty-year study on osteoarthritis in moose suggests that many cases are linked to malnutrition at an early age - and that the same may well be true for humans. Read more »
'Normal activity' recommended for back pain5 July 2010
Prevention is better than cure: Surgical repair of knee injuries 'does not reduce osteoarthritis risk'1 July 2010
Surgical treatment for ligament and cartilage injuries in the knee does not reduce an individual's risk of developing osteoarthritis, new research in the journal Radiology has found. Read more »