
Arthritis
Arthritis: Keeping your joints healthy
For a disease that affects 50 million adults in the U.S. — about one in five people — arthritis is remarkably misunderstood. Many people believe it’s a crippling and inevitable part of growing old. But things are changing. Treatments are better, and plenty of people age well without much arthritis. If you have arthritis, you can take steps to protect your joints, reduce discomfort, and improve mobility — all of which are detailed in this report. Learn more »
Hands: Strategies for strong, pain-free hands
Beneath the skin, your hands are an intricate architecture of tendons, joints, ligaments, nerves, and bones. Each of these structures is vulnerable to damage from illness or injury. If your hands hurt, even simple tasks can become a painful ordeal. This report describes the causes and treatments for many conditions that can cause hand pain. It also features information on hand exercises, as well as handy tools and other gadgets that take strain off your hands. Learn more »
