Antioxidants May Protect Against Knee Arthritis
People who have diets with plenty of foods containing antioxidants may be protecting themselves from bone changes associated with knee arthritis, according to a new study. Australian researchers found that middle-aged adults with higher dietary levels of vitamin C were less likely to develop certain bone abnormalities that contribute to knee arthritis. [click link for full article]
Health Tip: Are Joint Supplements For You? (HealthDay)
Glucosamine and chondroitin are substances that occur naturally in the body. Taken as supplements, they can help relieve arthritic joint pain.
Patient Choice And Treatment Alternatives For Arthritis
Patients with osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) face different treatment options and determining which ones to try can be confusing. Two new studies published in the July 2007 issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism (http://www.interscience.wiley. [click link for full article]
