Osteoarthritis NEWS AND VIEWS
October 10, 2008
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The popular supplements are no better than a placebo at preventing cartilage loss in knees of people with osteoarthritis. Still, the researcher who led the study said glucosamine may help some people with osteoarthritis.  Read more>
COMMENTARY
Meditation actually offers an excellent opportunity to confront and control your pain. Here's a meditation technique you can try right now.  Read more>
This Week's News
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Training with resistance machines, free weights, isometric exercise, and devices such as elastic bands may help boost mobility and reduce pain in people who suffer from osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, researchers say.  Read more>
More health clubs and gyms are offering workouts and classes specifically designed for people with chronic health conditions.  Read more>
Quiz of the Week
There are many risk factors for developing osteoarthritis, but it can be hard to know the facts from the myths. Take this quiz and get them straight.
This Week's Arthritis Poll
Did you take glucosamine and chondroitin for arthritis pain relief?
Your options are:
  • Yes and it helps.
  • Yes, but I'll probably stop now.
  • No, I never tried them.
  • No, but I'd still like to try them.
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