May Is Arthritis Awareness Month

Iโ€™ve been living with osteoarthritis for over 35 years nowโ€”and let me tell you, it has definitely made itself at home. It started in my knees around age 25โ€ฆ then by 35, my hands said, โ€œHey, donโ€™t forget about us.โ€Later on, my spine joined the partyโ€ฆ and just last year, my feet decided they didnโ€™t... Continue Reading →

November 29: Osteonecrosis (Avascular Necrosis) Awareness Day

November 29: Osteonecrosis (Avascular Necrosis) Awareness Day Shining a Light on a Silent but Life-Changing Bone Disease Every year, November 29 marks Osteonecrosis Awareness Dayโ€”a day dedicated to educating, empowering, and supporting the millions of people worldwide living with osteonecrosis, also known as avascular necrosis (AVN). Osteonecrosis is a painful, progressive condition where bone tissue... Continue Reading →

Arthritis and Your Eyes: An Unexpected Connection

The eyes are often called the window to the soul, and keeping them healthy is important. Did you know that living with arthritis can also impact your vision? As a former ophthalmic tech and apprentice optician, Iโ€™ve always been fascinated by the eyeโ€™s beauty and complexityโ€”seeing the back of the eye during exams never failed... Continue Reading →

Your feet support your entire body

Your feet support your entire bodyโ€”helping you stand, walk, and stay balanced every day. Yet, many of us underestimate their importance or inadvertently harm them by wearing ill-fitting, uncomfortable shoes. For those with arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other foot and ankle conditions, pain and deformities can disrupt your biomechanics, leading to additional strain on your... Continue Reading →

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