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Half of People with Arthritis Failing to Manage their Condition Properly30 January 2012

Almost half of people with a common type of arthritis lead an inactive lifestyle, despite regular exercise being an essential part of controlling the condition, new research reveals. Read more »

Dramatic Rise in Knee Replacement Surgery19 January 2012

The number of knee replacement surgeries taking place has risen rapidly in recent decades with researchers reporting a 130-fold increase in the procedure since 1985. Read more »

Majority of Europeans at Risk of Bone Conditions due to Vitamin Deficiency17 January 2012

More than two thirds of Europeans have low vitamin D levels and are leaving themselves at greater risk of developing degenerative bone conditions like rickets and osteoporosis, new research reveals. Read more »

Case for herbal medicines in osteoarthritis treatment remains 'unconvincing'13 January 2012

There is little evidence to support or justify the widespread use of herbal medicines in treating the symptoms of osteoarthritis, it has been warned. Read more »

Arthritis Sufferers at Risk of Blood Clots11 January 2012

Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers are more likely to develop potentially fatal blood clots than the rest of the population, new research reveals. Read more »

Exercise and Physical Therapy 'More Effective than Drugs for Neck Pain'9 January 2012

Seeing a chiropractor and taking light exercise may be the best way to relieve neck pain, new research reveals. Read more »

Walking Is Nation's Favourite Active Pastime3 January 2012

It's often said that we don't like what's good for us but a new report has  revealed that one of the most important elements to effectively controlling arthritis, walking, is also the country's most popular sporting pastime. Read more »