What is Arthritis? Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, which causes severe pain and swellings in joints, and does not allow easy movement of the joints.  How is Arthritis caused? Joints are protected by cartilage, which allows the smooth movement of the joints. When there is breakdown of cartilage, it absorbs shock when joints are moved [...]

There are many types of arthritis like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, juvenile etc depending on the part of the body affected. Though degenerative change in joints is the first step in prevention of arthritis, it is true that the exact cause of this condition remains a mystery to the researchers. Apart from that, it is important that [...]

Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints and soft tissues in a person’s body. Arthritis facts indicate that under the single term arthritis, there are about 120 different diseases covered. The three most prevalent forms of the disease, however, are fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. As a common affliction, it is important to be [...]