Bones and Joints Simplified

Check out these 3 lifestyle habits that could help you to lower your osteoporosis risk. more >>

Living with arthritis means learning how to manage the symptoms, maximize mobility, and, for some types of arthritis, slowing down the progression of the disease with medications. more >>

Osteoporosis: who gets it?

It is estimated that 25% of all women by age 50 have osteoporosis. Discover your risk and how you can try to surmount these odds. more >>

How to shop for supplements

Check out the 5 things you need to know before you start popping vitamins and supplements. More >>

No more trips, slips, and falls

If your mobility is compromised, injuries can happen right in your home. Try out these 8 easy modifications to make your environment slip-and-trip-proof. More >>

Health Tip

The best way to prevent catching the flu or a cold is good hygiene. Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Making the diagnosis

Diagnosing muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a term that refers to a group of disorders in which certain muscles gradually shrink and weaken over time.
Diagnosing scleroderma
Joint stiffness is just one of many symptoms that might point a doctor toward a diagnosis of scleroderma.
Soft bones
To pinpoint rickets, doctors will need to figure out how much vitamin D a person is getting. These 4 tests will help them figure this out.

Tests and procedures

Featured Associations

Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national, voluntary health agency seeking the causes, cures, preventions and treatments for the more than 100 forms of arthritis.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
Standing tall for you.
NIAMS
Support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases.

Support Groups

Visit our Bones and Joints Support Group Database and get personal assistance for you or your loved ones. There are experienced health care professionals in your community that are well-prepared to provide care.

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