Osteoarthritis Expert Craig Stoltz shares Osteoarthritis management news and commentary at MyOsteoarthritisCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/1195 http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/1195/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/1195 http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/1195/27603/arthritis Mon, 12 May 2008 08:16:00 -0400 Craig Stoltz A nasty interplay observed between arthritis, diabetes and inactivity appears to multiply serious health risks, according to a new report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   The CDC study essentially found this: About half of diabetics have osteoarthritis, and those who have both diabetes and arthritis are signficantly less active than people who have only diabetes.   Three things you need to... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/1195/27603/arthritis http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/1195/25639/arthroscopic Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:19:52 -0400 Craig Stoltz News that golfer Tiger Woods has undergone arthroscopic knee surgery sent me running to my research notes. I knew arthroscopic surgery--where a doctor uses a scope and tiny tools to remove damaged cartilage or do other things inside the knee joint to relieve pain--has been proven ineffective. Was Tiger being subjected to worthless surgery?   The answer: No   Three things you need to know:   1. An important study published in... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/1195/25639/arthroscopic http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/1195/24816/gains Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:47:00 -0400 Craig Stoltz A new study shows that the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program helped an inactive group of adults with osteoarthritis feel better and have more mobility. But the results were not dramatic. Write the authors: the program "modestly improves symptoms and strength but does not improve function, increase exercise endurance, or increase physical activity ... For more substantial benefits, frequency and intensity may need to be increased." ... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/1195/24816/gains http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/1195/14473/studies Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:23:00 -0400 Craig Stoltz Two fascinating reports today of interest to all people with osteoarthritis (a group that includes your loyal correspondent). Let's step in carefully. Bottom Line First Exercise that's good for your heart may prevent or delay osteoarthritis. But to retain the benefits of exercise, you have to stick with it.  Both studies in 50 words or less  A report in Arthritis Care and Research found a positive link between... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/1195/14473/studies http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/1195/11595/study-slow Sun, 22 Jul 2007 17:16:00 -0400 Craig Stoltz A new study suggests that antioxidants-- those heavily publicized vitamins often touted to prevent, treat or cure all sorts of medical conditions--can reduce the risk of osteoarthritis of the knee. Before you reach for the big bottle of antioxidant pills, let's take a closer look. Bottom line firstEating fruit could possibly help slow the development of knee arthritis in adults who don't have the disease.  This study in 50... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/1195/11595/study-slow