Symptomatic CPPD disease (formerly known as “pseudogout”) is more common in older than younger adults and typically affects joints with previous damage. Chondrocalcinosis visible on radiographs ...

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Vitamin K2 helps calcium bind to the bones and prevents it from building up in the arteries of the heart. Combining vitamin K2 with calcium may improve bone health more than using either supplement ...

Calcium supplements may help lower your blood pressure, though the effect is usually modest, and calcium supplements may actually put some people at-risk of cardiovascular issues ...

Osteoarthritis develops from joint tissue wearing down over time, while rheumatoid arthritis involves the immune system. Some types of arthritis can be hereditary, including ankylosing spondylitis.

A sweeping review of over 200 studies finds that aerobic exercises like walking and cycling offer the best pain relief and mobility gains for knee osteoarthritis. Compared to other types of exercise, ...

As the seasons change, your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may change too. It’s different for everyone, but some people with RA notice that as the seasons shift, so do their symptoms. Studies suggest ...

Anthea Levi is a registered dietitian (RD) and reporter with more than 6 years of experience writing for major health outlets including Health magazine, BuzzFeed, Eat This, Not That!, and Livestrong.

Facet arthropathy is another name for osteoarthritis in your facet joints. It's a type of arthritis in the facet joints of your spine. These joints allow you to turn and bend your spine and are ...