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Cold-related arthritis refers to increased sensitivity and pain experienced by a person with arthritis as a direct result of cooler temperatures. Source: Getty Images.
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Winter and arthritis: Top tips to help alleviate cold-related flare ups

Winter and arthritis: Top tips to help alleviate cold-related flare ups

Starts at 60 has compiled a comprehensive list of preventive measures and management tips that may assist you in alleviating arthritis flares during the colder months.
One such chronic condition where a number of interesting home remedies have arisen is arthritis. Source: Getty Images.
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Separating fact from fiction: Arthritis remedies our Starts at 60 readers swear by

Separating fact from fiction: Arthritis remedies our Starts at 60 readers swear by

The use of home remedies aren't only confined to the domain of the common cold or travel sickness, with a number of people claiming such remedies have helped them with their chronic conditions.
As more people grapple with arthritis, it's evident that this health issue is on the rise. The good news is, individuals are actively searching for solutions. Source: Getty Images.
Arthritis and joint pain

Simple ways to help manage painful joints to ensure a better quality of life

Simple ways to help manage painful joints to ensure a better quality of life

Approximately 3.6 million people are navigating life with arthritis, with the number of those impacted by the condition expected to grow to 5.4 million by 2030.
We've put together a list of simple preventative measures and management tips you can take to treat arthritis flares this cold season. Source: Getty
Arthritis and joint pain

Winter and arthritis: Top tips to alleviate cold-related flare ups

Winter and arthritis: Top tips to alleviate cold-related flare ups

Discover effective strategies to help prevent and alleviate arthritis flares during the cold weather this winter.
Osteoarthritis affects over 2 million Australians and is one of the most common types of arthritis. Source: Getty
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This existing type 2 diabetes drug may be a potential treatment for osteoarthritis

This existing type 2 diabetes drug may be a potential treatment for osteoarthritis

Researchers have discovered that a medication commonly prescribed to those with type 2 diabetes could soon be offered to people with osteoarthritis to help reduce their likelihood of joint replacement surgery.
Adding these supplements to your diet may help ease the symptoms and offer some much-needed relief. Source: Getty
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Agonising arthritis pain: Top supplements to help relieve and reduce inflammation

Agonising arthritis pain: Top supplements to help relieve and reduce inflammation

Adding these supplements to your diet may help ease the symptoms and offer some much-needed relief.
A review into dietary impact on arthritis has found healthy eating is unlikely to ease the condition. Source: Getty
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New research finds a healthy diet unlikely to ease arthritis

New research finds a healthy diet unlikely to ease arthritis

A scientific review conducted by The University of Manchester, UK, found that a healthy diet is unlikely to ease the impact of arthritis.
There are different types of arthritis: inflammatory and non-inflammatory. Source: Getty
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Arthritis management debunked: The importance of exercise-related therapy for over 60s

Arthritis management debunked: The importance of exercise-related therapy for over 60s

Exercise-related therapy is extremely important in the treatment of arthritis. The benefits of exercise for arthritis not only help improve the strength of the muscles around the arthritic joints to help protect the area, but it can also reduce pain, improve mood, and cardiovascular health.
Maintaining weight may be a helpful solution to ease arthritic pain. Source: Getty
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Get to the point with joints: fight arthritis with weight loss

Get to the point with joints: fight arthritis with weight loss

CSIRO Total Wellbeing Dietitian, Pennie McCoy, talks about the importance of weight management to ease the pain of arthritis and joint pain.