The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orencia for the treatment of patients with active psoriatic arthritis. It is approved… Read More
Self-Injectable Lupus Drug Receives FDA Approval
A form of Benlysta newly approved by the FDA might eliminate the need for patients to leave home for therapy. Learn more about this self-injectable lupus drug.…
Nerve Stimulation Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
A group of researchers recently reported that it might be possible to reduce the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) through…
FDA Approves Orencia for Psoriatic Arthritis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orencia for the treatment of patients with active psoriatic arthritis. It is approved…
What's Inside Our June/July Issue
Julianne Hough of Dancing with the Stars appears on the cover of the June/July issue of Pain-Free Living, which is on…
Chronic Pain Amplifies the Brain’s Reaction to New Injuries
Chronic pain in any one body part may distort the intensity with which a key brain region perceives pain everywhere…
In the News
Mom’s Arthritis Linked to Epilepsy in Children
A new study from Denmark has found that children of mothers with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are more likely to develop… Read More
Arthritis and Heart Problems
It’s been known for some time that an increased risk of cardiovascular disease often accompanies both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and… Read More
Pain Solutions
Choosing Shoes When You Have Rocker Bottom Feet
Question: I have rocker bottom feet caused by RA. I’ve seen two surgeons, but this can’t be fixed by surgery.… Read More
7 Yoga Poses You Can Do at Your Desk
Sitting at a desk for hours on end is not great for your body. It can lead to stiffness in… Read More
How Biofeedback Can Help Relieve Pain
When you are having an especially hectic day or haven’t had a lot of down time, your pain may worsen.… Read More
Eat Smart
The Health Benefits of Cooking with Ginger
What puts the “snap” in gingersnaps, the “pop” in ginger ale and the “wake-up call” in green juices? They’re ginger’s… Read More
Olive Oil: Liquid or Fool’s Gold?
In ancient times, warriors burned the olive groves of the countries they invaded to cut off their victims’ food supply… Read More
About Turmeric: Yellow May Be the New Black
That gorgeous yellow hue in curry comes from turmeric, and its beauty is far from skin-deep. The active ingredient… Read More
