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July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, so here are some ways to support the 300,000 children across America living with arthritis, from Treepple Health News.

Exercise could prevent cartilage damage caused by arthiritis

The Doctors reveal a shot of health that may help reduce joint pain and inflammation.

Dr. Kam Shojania, MD FRCPC, Rheumatologist, discusses lifestyle changes for rheumatoid arthritis.

Learn how to brew your own arthritis remedy teas.

Researchers at Stanford University looked at hundreds of patients who'd suffered from rheumatoid arthritis for at least 14 years. They say a test drug was able to significantly reduce their painful symptoms after other therapies could not.

The fatigue that often comes with arthritis can be just as debilitating as the pain. Find out what causes it and what you can do to manage it.

People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at higher risk of gum disease, and gum disease tends to be more severe in those with RA. Find out why that is and what you can do to protect yourself.

Walking is one of the safest and most effective exercises for managing arthritis. Find out how often and how quickly you need to walk to see results.

The fatigue that often comes with arthritis can be just as debilitating as the pain. Find out what causes it and what you can do to manage it.

Walking is one of the safest and most effective exercises for managing arthritis. Find out how often and how quickly you need to walk to see results.

People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at higher risk of gum disease, and gum disease tends to be more severe in those with RA. Find out why that is and what you can do to protect yourself.

Applying heat or cold can help relieve arthritis pain and stiffness. But which one is better? Here's a guide on what to use and when.

Applying heat or cold can help relieve arthritis pain and stiffness. But which one is better? Here’s a guide on what to use and when.

See a groundbreaking treatment that could provide relief for sufferers of severe rheumatoid arthritis.

See a groundbreaking treatment that could provide relief for sufferers of severe rheumatoid arthritis.

The older we get, the easier it is to make fun of ourselves

Arthritis can interfere with sleep, and lack of sleep can make arthritis pain worse. Here are some tips to help you rest more comfortably and feel better.

Though fish oil supplements are most often associated with heart health, they're also touted as an effective treatment for arthritis. Whether that's true may depend on the type of arthritis you have.

Arthritis can interfere with sleep, and lack of sleep can make arthritis pain worse. Here are some tips to help you rest more comfortably and feel better.

The ancient martial art of Tai Chi, which was originally used for self-defense, may help defend against pain, stiffness and other symptoms of arthritis. Here's what you need to know to get started.

Bathing or showering can be a challenge if you have arthritis. Here are some simple tools and tricks for making it easier and safer.

Many people swear that the weather can make arthritis symptoms worse. Find out why that may be true and what you can do about it.

When your knees or wrists are sore from arthritis, a brace may reduce your pain and help you move more easily. Learn about different types of braces and how to choose the right one..

When you've got sore knees or an achy back, pills aren't the only way to ease your pain. Learn about gels, creams, sprays, and patches that can send relief right where it hurts.

NSAID pain relievers like aspirin and ibuprofen can cause stomach upset, heartburn and stomach ulcers. Find out how to reduce the risk of these side effects while taking NSAIDs.

When Rhiannon was 2 years old, she went to a birthday party, where she played in a jump castle. The next day, her knees were swollen to the size of grapefruit, and she later reverted to crawling instead of walking. A rheumatologist eventually diagnosed her with juvenile arthritis. While most people consider arthritis to be a condition associated with older people, about 294,000 children under 18 have arthritis or rheumatic conditions.

Juvenile arthritis is an autoimmune condition. The immune cells attack the membranes that line the joints, causing swelling, stiffness, pain and fever. The eyes and skin also can be affected.

Having arthritis can contribute to anxiety and depression. Learn how to keep the condition from taking a toll on your emotional well being.

Carrying too much weight can increase the risk of arthritis and make the condition worse. Learn how losing even a few pounds can have the opposite effect,

Physical activity can help relieve arthritis, but many people with the condition aren't as active as they claim. Learn how to safely incorporate more exercise into your life.

Mike says he's been suffering with severe chronic knee pain for years. He underwent a new, nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure that promises to relieve the pain of osteoarthritis by using cooled radiofrequency to lesion the nerve without damaging any of the surrounding tissue. See how it works!

Massage can do more than just relax you and relieve a sore back. It can also improve arthritis pain and stiffness, and keep you more active.

Home remedies have their hits and misses, but could an old raisin recipe help relief arthritis inflammation?

One in two Americans will develop knee osteoarthritis at some point in their lifetime. See how changing something as simple as your shoes could cut down on knee pain without medication or surgery

Having sore, stiff joints can make housecleaning a challenge. Here are some tips and products to make it easier.

Legendary disco sensation Gloria Gaynor's emotional anthem, 'I Will Survive', has moved millions with its message of empowerment. Gloria, who suffers from osteoarthritis, learns whether supplements are effective for joint pain. Plus, what are the two things you can do to ease arthritis?

Legendary disco sensation Gloria Gaynor's emotional anthem, 'I Will Survive', has moved millions with its message of empowerment. Gloria, who suffers from osteoarthritis, learns whether supplements are effective for joint pain. Plus, what are the two things you can do to ease arthritis?

Tips for making your stairs safer if you have arthritis

Tips for making your stairs safer if you have arthritis

Are you avoiding long car trips because of stiff, sore joints? Find out how to make your car more comfortable, and arthritis friendly.

Are you avoiding long car trips because of stiff, sore joints? Find out how to make your car more comfortable, and arthritis friendly.

Audience member Armond asks The Doctors what he can do to alleviate his symptoms from early onset arthritis.

There are 1 million new cases of arthritis every year. Orthopedic surgeon Vonda Wright, MD, shares 4 ways to keep joints healthy and prevent arthritis pain.

There are 1 million new cases of arthritis every year. Orthopedic surgeon Vonda Wright, MD, shares 4 ways to keep joints healthy and prevent arthritis pain.

E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork shares the medical condition that changed the course of his career.

Exercise is one of the best ways to cope with stiff joints from osteoarthritis. Fitness expert Vonda Wright, MD, explains why strength training and other exercise is great arthritis medicine to keep joints limber.

Find out why women get arthritis more often than men and what you can do to prevent those aches and pains.

Find out why women get arthritis more often than menâ€"and what you can do to prevent those aches and pains.

A combination of diet and exercise may be the key to improving knee pain and function in those with osteoarthritis.

Working a full-time job can be a real pain when you’re achy and sore. Learn how to adapt your workspaceâ€"and your scheduleâ€"to accommodate your arthritis.

John Wade, MD, FRCPC, explains what gout is and common treatments for this arthritis variant.

John Wade, MD, FRCPC, discusses osteoarthritis treatments.

John Wade, MD, FRCPC, discusses the side effects of medication for rheumatoid arthritis.

John Wade, MD, FRCPC, discusses rheumatoid arthritis treatment options.

Working a full-time job can be a real pain when you're achy and sore. Learn how to adapt your workspace and your schedule to accommodate your arthritis.

Dr. Jason Kur, MD, FRCPC, ABIM discusses symptoms and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Dr. Kam Shojania, MD FRCPC, Rheumatologist, discusses lifestyle changes that can help rheumatoid arthritis patients improve their quality of life.

Dr. John Watterson, MD, FRCPC, discusses the diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis.

Dr. Kam Shojania, MD FRCPC Rheumatologist, discusses the rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis.

Dr. Patrick Chin, MD, MBA, FRCSC, Orthopedic Surgeon, discusses what is shoulder arthritis.

With arthritis, even the simplest, day-to-day tasks are very painful. This includes even just typing on your computer. Here are the best computer applications to make typing and using technology a little easier.

Katy was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2010. Since then she has gone on to live a very active lifestyle and has not let her condition stop her from doing anything. This is her inspiring story.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Alexiades explains what causes hip impingement. See how a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure enables surgeons to relieve chronic hip pain and prevent arthritis.

For arthritis sufferers, every single move can hurt. But instead of popping pills, pop these foods to relief your achy joints.

For most people, arthritis means simply pain in or around a joint. But there are over 100 different kinds of arthritis, each with its own set of symptoms and characteristics.

In this segment, Dr. Allan Gibofsky answers a viewer's question about arthritis. Is there a connection between arthritis and fibromyalgia?

In this segment, Dr. Allan Gibofsky answers viewer questions about arthritis: What is SED Rate?

We don't typically give much thought about our joint health until there's a problem. Arthritis affects millions of Americans and is the leading cause of disability. Britney Glaser explains how to avoid joint replacement and nix the joint pain.

Do you have your fair share of aches and pains? If so, you're in good company; the CDC estimates that 22% of people in the U.S. have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. For the Googlechondriacs out there, that's DOCTOR-diagnosed, not self-diagnosed. Let's look at the difference, shall we?

See how spending time in a hot tub can help heal joint pain.

Learn whether a mysterious bump on a finger joint could be a warning sign of arthritis. Plus, The Doctors discuss prevention tips to keep arthritis from developing.

Dr Carol Cooper presents a short video for Arthritis Care on What Is JIA (Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis). Dr Cooper discusses the condition, its symptoms and treatment options available nowadays to relieve pain.

Low testosterone levels may be an indicator of future arthritis.

Hannah developed JIA, or Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis when she was 8 years old. Find out how she copes with life and how a special talent has taken her to the commonwealth games!

Juvinile Idiopathic Arthritis is a condition that affects between 10,000 and 15,000 children in the UK. Find out more about this condition as Dr Cooper answers 'What is JIA?'

Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears tries on a Physical Function Suit, which mimics the limited mobility from inflammation and swelling of arthritis.

Exposure to sunlight, and more specifically UVB rays, could help prevent rheumatoid arthritis in women says a new study

Is arthritis caused by years of running? How do you protect your knees and hips? Our healthy skeptic tracks down the facts about how running affects your joints.

Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, Chief Medical Officer of Pfizer, explains how to differentiate between the two most common types of arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and provides helpful information on how to ease the pain and discomfort.

Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Willie Geist about why more younger people are now being diagnosed with arthritis.

Cortisone shots are common for athletes when they're dealing with injuries, but they can also help non-athletes. The injections can reduce pain and inflammation for patients who suffer from conditions like arthritis.

Cherries may cut gout flare-ups.

A guide to the most modern and cutting-edge therapies being used to combat rheumatoid arthritis

Doctors are hopeful about a new arthritis drug, which has been shown to reduce pain and improve physical function. Erika Edwards reports.

The effects of rheumatoid arthritis are so disabling that one in five patients is unable to work two years after they are diagnosed.

While cold temperatures can cause joint pain, another cause could be lack of movement. Learn why it's essential to work out in the wintertime.

Exercise is one of the best ways to cope with stiff joints from osteoarthritis. Fitness expert Vonda Wright, MD, explains why strength training and other exercise is great arthritis medicine to keep joints limber.

The Healthy Skeptic investigates the connection between arthritis and jogging.

Pain so intense you feel you may never walk again. That's how people describe severe arthritis in their ankles. But now, new technology is helping sufferers.

It causes pain, stiffness and immobility. When you have osteoarthritis every step can be a struggle. We'll show you alternative treatments to ease the pain of arthritis without surgery.

Learn a few simple tips to take the stress off sore, achy joints.

It can be tough to exercise when your joints are aching from arthritis. Find out how working out in water can strengthen and tone your body while easing joint pain.

Dr. Natasha Withers discusses how arthritis affects the body and shares simple tricks to reduce arthritis pain.

Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke asks The Doctors his biggest question about arthritis.

In this edition of EmpowHER's "HER Health Minute", Dr. Connie Mariano shares several tips about what you can do if you suffer from gout.

Have trouble opening jars and carrying groceries? Learn some easy techniques to make everyday chores easier and less painful on your joints.

50 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of arthritis. For many, medication isn't the answer to relieving the pain. How the foods you eat could bring natural relief.

A young woman watches as her fingers painfully curl with arthritis. But, surgeons gave her new knuckles, and you won't believe the difference.

It's a pain millions will feel. How a new surgery is scraping away arthritic knees and helping to get people moving again.

It's a crippling disease that robs people of their ability to use their hands. Now, doctors are snapping hands back into shape...not with surgery, but with a little shot.

Healthy diet to lose a few pounds and put less pressure on the joints is just one prevention option our expert practices after Osteoarthritis Knee Surgery

After seeing her doctor they tried a variety of pain medications, topical creams, and even enjections directly in the joint. Learn about more Osteoarthritis treatments from from Pattye Snyder.

Doctors turn one woman's hurting hands into ten fingers fit enough to play a Brahms Sonata in B Major.

Ever go from bad to worse? Advertising companies convince us that pills, creams and minimally-invasive surgery will cure our arthritis. Sometimes, those quick-fixes make things worse. Listen up as we break down the best option around and save you some tim

Typically when the cartilage is gone in-between our ankle joint, it means doctors have to fuse the joint and make it stiff. A new approach is using stem cells from the patient's own body to regenerate new cartilage.

When's the last time you hit "play" on a Mozart CD? Bach? Brahms? Find out why this stuff is essential for arthritics, as well as a slew of other tips on how to stay pain-free.

Not too long ago, so-called experts told us we had to wear supportive shoes to protect our joints. Turns out those folks were wrong. If you're one of the 46 million people diagnosed with arthritis, here's how to "lace up" for a better life.

In this video animation you'll see how the immune system mistakes healthy tissue for a foreign invader.

Here are 6 alternative therapies that can ease arthritis pain.

Rheumatoid arthritis causes more than a million people to cringe in pain every day. Now, for the first time, there's a way doctors can detect it even before the pain sets in.

When your knee or hip joints have been damaged by arthritis, going up and down stairs can be difficult. These expert tips can help you avoid falls.

When you have arthritis, getting dressed can wear you out before your day even begins. Learn how to make getting dressed easier on your joints.

Common kitchen tasks can be a real challenge when you have arthritis. Here's how to prepare your meals with less pain.

50 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of arthritis. For many, medication isn't the answer to relieving the pain. How the foods you eat could bring natural relief.

An estimated 50 million adults in the United States suffer from some form of arthritis. Fashion and style consultant Christine Schwab, who secretly lived 20 years with the painful disease, joins The Doctors to explain how she regained her life by changing her treatments and never giving up.