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Arthritis and joint pain

An expert shares her top tips for managing arthritis pain and maintaining a healthy sex life. Source: Getty Images.

How to enjoy a fulfilling sex life while living with arthritis

How to enjoy a fulfilling sex life while living with arthritis

There are a number of simple things those impacted by arthritis can do that can help improve their sex lives.

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.

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.

Arthritis and joint pain

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

Arthritis and joint pain

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

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

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

Arthritis and joint pain

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

Arthritis and joint pain

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.

Arthritis flare-ups don’t have to hinder hygiene. Source: Getty

Arthritis and joint pain

10 helpful hacks and tools for arthritis flare-ups

10 helpful hacks and tools for arthritis flare-ups

Here are eight household hygiene hacks for arthritis sufferers to help maintain independence during painful flare-ups.

A wife is fed up with her husband's daily requests. Source: Getty

Sick or just lazy? Wife of arthritis patient questions husband’s habits

Sick or just lazy? Wife of arthritis patient questions husband’s habits

The wife has questioned whether her husband really is in as much pain as he lets off.

The most common joints replaced are the knees (pictured) and the hips. Source: Getty

Joint replacement: Why it’s the best option for end-stage arthritis

Joint replacement: Why it’s the best option for end-stage arthritis

A recent study has shown total ankle replacement has a better long-term result than ankle fusion for people with severe arthritis, Dr Ross Walker explains.

Todd McKenney's illustrious stage career is far from slowing down, with a new show set to hit Melbourne in June. Source: Supplied

Todd McKenney on his big Botox mishap and dancing around his arthritis

Todd McKenney on his big Botox mishap and dancing around his arthritis

The singing dancing star says he's embraced ageing so much that he's named his wrinkles.

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