Arthritis: How It Affects the Brain, Cognition, and Mental Health
Yes, arthritis can affect the brain, primarily through systemic inflammation, chronic pain, and medication side effects, potentially leading to cognit...
By Alex
Category: Chronic Conditions
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Ankylosing Spondylitis and Spondyloarthritis: Understanding Distinctions, Shared Features, and Management
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a specific chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the spine and sacroiliac joints, whereas Spondyloarthritis ...
By Alex
Osteoarthritis: Understanding Disability, Functional Limitations, and Management
Osteoarthritis can be classified as a disability when its chronic, progressive nature leads to significant functional limitations and severe symptoms ...
By Hart
Fasting and Arthritis: Potential Benefits, Risks, and Considerations
Emerging research suggests certain forms of fasting may offer some benefits for individuals with arthritis by reducing inflammation, managing weight, ...
By Jordan
Gout: Achieving a Permanent Solution Through Long-Term Management
A permanent solution for gout, meaning sustained remission and prevention of joint damage, is achieved through consistent long-term management, primar...
By Alex
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding, Management, and Future Directions
Currently, there is no permanent cure for rheumatoid arthritis; instead, treatment aims for remission, symptom management, and prevention of joint dam...
By Alex
Arthritis: Understanding Comorbidities and Holistic Management
Arthritis, a broad term for joint inflammation, frequently coexists with various other health issues like cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome,...
By Hart
Arthritis: Understanding Disability Classification and Key Types
No single arthritis type is universally a disability; rather, chronic inflammatory and severely degenerative forms, like RA or severe OA, can qualify ...
By Hart
Arthritis: Understanding Cartilage Degradation, Inflammation, and Functional Impact
The main problem with arthritis is the progressive degradation of joint cartilage and chronic inflammation, leading to persistent pain, stiffness, red...
By Alex
