Published by Steve Hedberg on January 12, 2012

As is the case with almost all other types of arthritis, the risk for osteoarthritis is much higher in females than it is in males. The reason behind this increased risk in woman is not understood completely, although several risk factors have been identified. In woman, the risk of osteoarthritis in the fingers and hands is the greatest. Osteoporosis is also much more common in females, but a more concrete link between these two diseases has not been identified yet.

However, the diseases can, and do, often work together to form a dangerous combination, as those who have osteoporosis can break their bones very easily and arthritis increases the risk of falling. For many, since tasks such as using the stairs, or even standing, become harder when arthritis develops, using tools like lift recliners provides a way for decreasing the risk of injury. However, if left untreated, arthritis often causes deformities and disabilities, so it is essential to speak with a doctor and begin treatment as soon as possible.

Published by Steve Hedberg on January 9, 2012

Osteoarthritis, or, as the British refer to it, osteoarthrosis, is the most common type of arthritis. There are still many things that are not completely understood about this kind of arthritis, including the exact cause, but a number of risk factors have been identified, which include age, obesity, and occupation.

Often referred to as wear and tear arthritis, this type of arthritis is the most common type of senior arthritis and often leads to deformities, as well as difficulty getting around. Many of those who use lift recliners are affected by this kind of arthritis.

Published by Steve Hedberg on January 6, 2012

Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis quickly, as soon as it is diagnosed, is essential for preventing deformities, which can occur with this type of arthritis. Often, these treatments include medications, including some that you would not normally associate with arthritis, like those used to treat malaria. However, regular exercise and healthy diet is also important, as it is with all kinds of arthritis.

Published by Steve Hedberg on January 3, 2012

Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common types of arthritis, affecting close to 1 and a half million Americans each year. A great deal of time has been spent researching both how the disease works and effective arthritis treatments, however there are still many things that are not known about Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is known to be an autoimmune disorder and around a number of risk factors, as well as potential causes have been determined.