June 2006
Ask the Doctors: 06/06
Subscribers Only The relationship between mood and arthritis symptoms; Causes of rheumatoid arthritis morning stiffness; Postponing total knee replacement
When Its Time To Treat Bone Loss
Subscribers Only Bone loss, an integral part of aging, can increase your risk for osteoporosis. The good news is it can be treated and sometimes reversed.
New Ways To New Joints
Subscribers Only New techniques, more durable materials, improvements in implant alignment all herald advances in joint replacement.
Even Moderate Weight Loss Can Reduce OA Symptoms
Subscribers Only Losing just 15 pounds will not only make you feel better — mentally and physically — it can also take a load off your knees.
In the News: 06/06
Subscribers Only RA does not cause hearing loss; Sodium hyaluronate is alternative therapy for shoulder pain; Heart attack, osteoporosis linked in older men
Beating Pain Without Drugs
Subscribers Only It’s not all about pills. A variety of specialists can help you cope in other ways.