Keep your muscles loose and limber with these great lower body stretches, including the knee-to-chest stretch, seated butterfly stretch and more. Learn how to use the straight and bent leg techniques ...

While studying rheumatic diseases in children in the 1950s, physician and mathematician Alvan Feinstein observed a significant gap in distinguishing between benign and pathological heart murmurs. At ...

It’s tempting to huddle up on the sofa on cold winter days, but arthritis knows no season. A lack of activity can cause your joints to become stiff, so move it or lose it. Studies show that people ...

Treatment guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and other medical organizations recommend education, exercise and weight loss as first-line treatments for knee OA. Yet many ...

When the temperature drops, wearing the right clothing when you head out into the elements can ease the ache in your joints. “The best way to beat the chill is by wearing layers,” says Heidi V.

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Question: My wrists don’t hurt much anymore, but they feel very weak. How can I strengthen my wrists? Answer: The most important and effective strategy for strengthening wrists is to use your hands ...

Get a good stretch in your spine and help maintain flexibility with the marionette stretch. Stretch slowly, just until you feel a gentle stretch in your muscles. Gradually increase the depth of the ...