Body Boosters
Right you people, we want 100 press-ups now! Not really. What we really want is for you to love and cherish the body you’re in, and to help it stay as strong as possible, in a way that’s right for you. Yes, that means getting off the sofa and watching the booze and fags, but everything in this section is do-able with arthritis. We’re proud of you for trying.
Featured Articles
Why walking can be a game-changer for your body
It’s no surprise that walking is good for you if you have arthritis, but did you know in just how many ways?
Tiredness tips from a Nutritionist
Nutrition Scientist Eleana Papadopoulou shows how to eat your way to more energy
Common nutrition questions answered
Your questions about “arthritis diets”, trigger foods, supplements and more, answered by expert Martin Lau
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- ALCOHOL
- DIAGNOSIS
- EXERCISE
- FATIGUE
- HEALTHY EATING
- HEALTHY WEIGHT
- IMMUNITY
- MENTAL HEALTH
- PACING
- PHYSIOTHERAPY
- REAL LIFE STORIES
- SAFE SUN
- SEX
- SMOKING
- WORK
How is it possible to be a dancer with arthritis? Chloe’s story
There’s never a good time to find out you have arthritis, but Chloe faced some tough odds when she was diagnosed in her third year of musical theatre college. With…
An Arthritis Foodie: Emily’s Story
We all love food, right? Well, 27-year-old Emily loves it so much that she’s set up an Instagram page all about food, specifically for people with arthritis! Diagnosed at age…
Inspired by Strictly? Get your dancing shoes on!
Dancing can be beneficial for people with arthritis – are you thinking about giving it a whirl? If you’ve been glued to Strictly for the past few weeks and fancy…
Does the weather really affect your arthritis? A new study says it can do!
For thousands of years, there has been a belief by people living with long-term pain conditions, such as arthritis, that their pain is affected by the weather. About 75% of…
How to pace yourself
Honestly, if Superman had arthritis he’d have stopped saving the world by now. You see, it’s all about pacing…
Five reasons to try strength training
Find out why this form of exercise is proving especially helpful for mind and body
The truth about arthritis and smoking
Is it really the evil weed? Read on to discover the truth about smoking and arthritis
Not sure about mixing alcohol and arthritis? Here’s what you need to know
Fancy a drink but not sure about mixing arthritis and alcohol? Here’s what you need to know
Think exercise with arthritis is out? Think again!
It’s not true that you can’t exercise with arthritis. In fact, it’s a very good idea! Here’s why
The benefits of occupational therapy
From career advice to home aids, occupational therapy can help in lots of ways
Is your extra weight hurting you?
Getting your weight just right is a brilliant way to help arthritis symptoms. Here’s how
The benefits of physiotherapy
Discover what physiotherapy offers, what to expect at a session and how to get it
Treat tired hands to a DIY massage
Reflexologist Niki McGlynn shows how to give achey hands a gentle massage
Is it safe to get a tattoo if you have arthritis?
If you have arthritis you should think carefully before having a tattoo. Dr. John Ioannou explains why
How to help your body through summer
From sex to stripping off…Top Ten arthritis Summer bloopers avoided!
The ups (and downs) of testing my body’s limits
With every good day comes an opportunity to find out just what my body is capable of
Sunkissed looks for the sun-sensitive
Don’t let a little (ok, big) thing like sun sensitivity get in the way of a bronzed look this summer!
What causes tiredness?
We all feel tired from time to time, but for some it seems constant. It can help to understand the possible reasons
Tiredness tips from an Occupational Therapist
From pacing to talking in “spoons”, OT Charlie Laver shares her tips for easing tiredness
Tiredness tips from a Physiotherapist
It’s all about the three P’s, and you can start today
Tiredness tips from a Rheumatology Nurse
A Rheumatology Nurse shares his top tips for beating fatigue
