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Paradise Found (holidays and arthritis)
An eight-page supplement on your travel rights, potential problems and how to overcome them and tips on how to have a great holiday when you have arthritis. First Published Feb / March 2006. AN123
Fighting Fatigue (fatigue and arthritis)
An 8 page supplement on fatigue - its causes, treatments and tips for combatting fatgue and conserving your energy. First Published June / July 2007. AN131
Home sweet home (independent living and arthritis)
8 page supplement on how to design the layout of your home, so it will meet the needs of your arthritis. First Published Feb / March 2007. AN129
Fatal Attraction (smoking and arthritis)
The effects of smoking on people with arthritis. First published Aug / Sept 2005. AN120
Just relax
Article that looks at why relaxation is so important and how it helps in the management of arthritis.
Out of control (stress and arthritis)
The impact of stress on your condition. First published Dec 05 / Jan 06. AN 122
Drink and Thrive? (alcohol and arthritis)
Article looking at how alcohol affects someone with arthritis. First Published Dec 05 / Jan 06. AN122
Stubbing Out Pain
Dealing with pain can be the hardest part of having arthritis. Chronic pain cannot be cured, but as Andrew Harding finds out there is a lot you can do to take control and reduce the impact of pain on a day-to-day basis.
Playing a Gender Role
How does arthritis sit alongside gender stereotypes such as the tough bloke and the graceful lady? Juliet Stephens investigates whether having arthritis challenges perceptions and feelings of masculinity and femininity
Insurance
Comprehensive overview of getting insurance when you have arthritis. Article includes tips as well as information on medical, travel, car, life insurance) AN137 July 2008
A 21st Century condition (repetitve strain injury)
An overview of repetitive strain injury and tips for its prevention. First published June / July 2006. AN125
Bones in need (Osteomalacia)
Having soft bones, or osteomalacia, is a serious matter. The good news is that, for most people, there is plenty you can do to make your bones healthy again. Rosie Brunt investigates. First Published: October / November 2005
A pain in the back (back pain)
An 8 page supplement on back pain, looking at its causes and treatments. First Published: Aug / Sept 2003. AN108
The Silent Disease (Osteoporosis)
Osteoporosis affects men as well as women, and can hit younger as well as older people. Eleanor Bird finds out how you know if you could be at risk, and looks at what you can do to help combat this condition. First Published: October / November 2006
Holding your head high (arthritis in the neck)
Learn how to self-manage neck pain from arthritis. First Published: October / November 2009. AN145
Spotlight on Painkillers
Chances are every one of us has reached for the paracetamol when a headache kicks in. One or two can be harmless enough, but what if you take these drugs every day to control your arthritis pain? Minal Chande investigates
The great debate (cannabis and arthritis)
A article looking at both sides of the debate on the validity of cannabis for pain relief. First Published Dec 2001 / Jan 2002
Magnatherapy: what's the science
Opinions about magnatherapy are often poles apart. Eleanor Stanley weighs up the benefits and drawbacks of this treatment if you have arthritis. First Published: June / July 2006
The Who's Who of Health Care
Knowing there is a team of health professionals to support you in managing your condition is very reassuring when you have arthritis. Helen Nickols looks at the individual roles of a few different health professionals. First Published: June / July 2008
The A-team (Allied Health Professionals)
Allied health professionals (AHPs) perform a variety of crucial roles in the health care system. Catherine Osborn looks at some of the AHPs who are there to help if you have arthritis. First Published: October / November 2006
Living life the healthy way (healthy living and arthritis)
8 page supplement on how healthy eating, exercise and relaxation can help you manage your condition. First Published April / May 2004. AN112
Best foot forward (Walking)
If you have arthritis, walking might be something you avoid at all costs. Juliet Stephens finds out why walking is actually good for you. First Published: August / September 2005
Gentle moves for sore joints (Yoga)
Pilates and yoga can help to increase your flexibility and strength. Andrew Harding finds out how to make these gentle exercises a part of your life. First Published: April / May 2009
Golf in full swing
Whether you are an expert golfer or new to the sport, Eleanor Bird outlines how to play safely [First published June / July 2009]
Sporting Chance
While it is important to exercise to keep fit and healthy, it is equally important to look after your joints while you do it. Mo Atchia explores how over doing exercise and injury can exacerbate arthritis
In the Family way (parenting and arthritis)
8 page supplement on how you can manage your arthritis whilst being a parent - looking at areas such as carrying and lifting, playtime and bathtime. First Published June / July 2006. AN125
Transition (from child care to adult care in rheumatology)
Moving from the security of the child rheumatology clinic to the unknown world of adult services is a major leap. Emily Ross finds out why specialist services for adolescents are needed…
Managing Work
There are many benefits to being employed but managing at work can take some adjustment when you have arthritis as Lorna Fray finds out. First Published: October / November 2008
DDA (Disability Discrimination Act)
Do you have trouble accessing your local shops and services? Eleanor Bird finds out just how helpful the legislation designed to prevent disability discrimination has turned out to be. First Published: June / July 2007
Blue Badges
Catherine Osborne looks at why parking is such a big issue for people with arthritis and what can be done. First Published: February / March 2008
