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 It’s 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.