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Articles15 Apr 2024How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?
Fibromyalgia is diagnosed by symptoms. Healthcare providers assess symptoms and rule out other causes before diagnosing fibromyalgia. …Read more -
Articles05 Apr 2024Why do changes in the weather make my joint pain worse?
Research still hasn’t confirmed a definite cause-and-effect link between weather and joint pain, but there are theories that make sense. …Read more -
Articles05 Apr 2024How am I supposed to exercise when I am in pain?
A very common concern. If you’re in pain, there are a number of things you will want to do, and often exercise does not make that list. …Read more -
Articles21 Mar 2024What is the link between oral health and arthritis?
Oral health and arthritis are closely linked, with periodontal disease acting as both a trigger for RA and exacerbating its inflammation. …Read more -
Articles06 Mar 2024What is the difference between legal cannabis and the other one?
When people talk about cannabis, it falls into one of two categories: medicinal (legal) or recreational (not legal as at 2024). …Read more -
Articles06 Mar 2024What is the difference between a clinical exercise physiologist and a physiotherapist?
There is a difference between a clinical exercise physiologist and a physiotherapist, but there is a crossover, and both have unique benefits. …Read more -
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News27 Feb 2024Discover the charms of the Whanganui Garden Amble
The Garden Amble invited visitors to embark on a self-guided tour that showcased the passion and diversity of the gardeners. …Read more -
News20 Feb 2024Increasing gout education at Te Rā o te Raukura
Arthritis NZ had a stall at the 25th annual Te Rā o te Raukura at Te Whiti Park in Lower Hutt, Wellington on 27 January 2024. …Read more -
Articles13 Feb 2024Heat and humidity: tips to cope if you have arthritis
Heat and humidity with arthritis: tips to avoid symptom flare-ups, such as fatigue, joint pain, weakness, and difficulty thinking. …Read more -
Articles12 Feb 2024Arthritis tips: lifestyle and mindset advice from people with arthritis
Tips to help with lifestyle adjustments and how to keep a positive mindset from our community of people who have arthritis. …Read more -
News08 Feb 2024Teens Camp 2024: engaging and empowering youth with arthritis
The bonds formed during Teens Camp 2024 were visible from the get-go where teens and young adults connected during the weekend-long event. …Read more -
Articles17 Jan 2024How long does a hip replacement last?
How long does a hip replacement last? Dr Simon Young, an orthopaedic surgeon, says a hip replacement should last as long as you do. …Read more