Arthritis Self-Management Extra Archive

Welcome to Arthritis Self-Management Extra, your source of breaking news and authoritative information about the more than 100 types of arthritis and arthritis-related conditions. Every other week, we bring you the practical information you need to manage your arthritis and improve your overall health and well-being.

January 26, 2012

BREAKING NEWS

Whole-Body Vibration Does Not Strengthen Bones

In recent years, a treatment called whole-body vibration (WBV) has surfaced as a possible remedy for bone loss related to osteoporosis. But, is it effective? To find out, Canadian researchers conducted a year-long study of WBV.... Read more »

MIND AND BODY

What Is Yoga?

Perhaps when you hear the word "yoga," you envision women in spandex with Madonna-like biceps, sweating as they contort into pretzel positions. This caricature image has some basis in reality. Yoga can involve complex poses, but it is much more accessible to most of us than its popular image suggests.... Read more »

THE RIGHT MOVES

Pilates

You have probably heard about the exercise method known as Pilates (Pi-LAH-teez). Nowadays it seems that Pilates is everywhere you look, and you may be wondering what all the hype is about. Is it a fad? A cult? Do you need to be able to touch the back of your head with your heels to be able to do it? The answer to all these questions is no.... Read more »

FEATURED RECIPE

Fried Rice

Put away the take-out menu and find out how easy it can be to prepare one of your favorites at home. Serve this tasty vegetarian side dish with a variety of stir-fried vegetables for a healthy, Asian-inspired meal.... Read more »

FEATURED DEFINITION

Antiphospholipid Syndrome

A disorder that increases the risk that blood clots will form in the veins and arteries. It can appear on its own but is often associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) and other autoimmune conditions.... Read more »

January 12, 2012

Breaking News

Dark Days of Winter Curb Exercise

Researchers find that winter's cold temperatures and early sunsets keep people with arthritis from getting outdoor exercise and offer advice for staying active in all kinds of weather.... Read more »

Money Matters

Navigating the Maze of Medical Bills

Medical bills are among the more frustrating features of modern life. The avalanche of paperwork that results from a seemingly simple checkup can leave you puzzled as you sort out what, and whom, you really owe. But you don’t have to be a certified accountant to make sure that you are being charged fairly and accurately.... Read more »

In Charge of Your Health

Finding Health Information Online

It's the dilemma of the Internet age: We have access to an amount of information that was unheard of 15 years ago, but much of what we can find online isn't trustworthy. How can you distinguish between sound medical advice and unproven, untested, fraudulent, and even dangerous misinformation? This article explores the differences between reliable and unreliable online resources.... Read more »

Featured Recipe

Potato Soup

Comfort food doesn't have to mean slaving over the stove for hours on end. This soothing soup is simple to prepare — and it's a perfect way to warm up on a cold winter's day.... Read more »

Featured Definition

Palindromic Rheumatism

Arthritis characterized by recurring and relatively brief periods of pain and swelling in one or more joints. Typically, symptoms of palindromic rheumatism last from a few hours to a few days and then go away entirely until the next episode.... Read more »

In This Issue

BREAKING NEWS

Whole-Body Vibration Does Not Strengthen Bones

MIND AND BODY

What Is Yoga?

THE RIGHT MOVES

Pilates

FEATURED RECIPE

Fried Rice

FEATURED DEFINITION

Antiphospholipid Syndrome

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