Chronic arthritis pain: unlocking the power of nutrition
Can what we eat make a difference to our health conditions? Research is certainly leaning towards the fact that diet does play a role in inflammation and musculoskeletal pain. The most recent review of...
View ArticlePolyunsaturated fatty acids combat inflammation
A new review highlights the important role of diet and lifestyle in the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Outlook for people diagnosed with the autoimmune condition has drastically improved due to...
View ArticleGut microbiota imbalances may influence fibromyalgia
Imbalances in the intestinal microbiota could lead to development of fibromyalgia. People with fibromyalgia seem to have higher levels of Clostridium, Bacteroides, Coprococcus and Ruminococcus, but...
View ArticleCoffee bean compound – chlorogenic acid – may reduce bone loss highlights new...
Chlorogenic acid is a promising candidate for the management of osteoporosis experts advise in the light of new research. A natural compound found in a variety of plants, chlorogenic acid belongs to a...
View ArticleCurcumin supplements shorten medication usage in arthritis: results of data...
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that is notoriously difficult to treat. Medications for pain can also help with inflammation, braces are an option and joint surgery a final...
View ArticleCommon plant chemical – flavonoids – lower rheumatoid arthritis risk
A high intake of a chemical found naturally in plants is associated with reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis in a new study. What are flavonoids? Flavonoids are a diverse group of plant chemicals...
View ArticleEat well to reduce arthritis symptoms: inflammation and pain
Emerging research highlights the role of certain nutrients in combating inflammation and pain, offering new hope for arthritis patients seeking additional symptom relief. A growing body of evidence...
View ArticlePrunes preserve bone density and strength
Dairy isn’t the only food that’s good for bone health. Eating prunes every day also slows bone loss connected to osteoporosis says a new trial. Published in Osteoporosis International, the findings...
View ArticleRed wine compound resveratrol may not reduce knee arthritis pain
A compound found in red wine – resveratrol – did not reduce knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis says a new trial published in PLoS Med. The evidence calls into question previous suggestions...
View ArticleSugar and artificially sweetened drinks associated with lupus
Women with high ultra-processed food intake have a higher lupus risk compared to those who avoid such foods, says data in Arthritis Care & Research. And sugary or artificially sweetened beverages...
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