22,426,075 members doing good!

tag: painful joints

5 Fabulous Foods That Fight Joint Pain

Butternut Squash:  the secret here is carotenoids, which reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammation-related disorders.  Squash also contains Vitamin C, which helps bones…

91 comments

Santa Claus Goes Public About His Gout

The December issue of North Pole News featured Santa hobbling around with a large, painful, swollen big toe. It seems it all started after he ate a large burger and a beer. It started up so quickly it…

52 comments

2 Common Knee Injuries

Starting to feel a little pain in your knee and curious as to what it could be? Watch this for a quick tip on spotting the most common knee injuries!…

39 comments

Is Your Joint Pain Serious?

Everyone has aches and pains, but sometimes your "Ow!" is a sign of a more serious injury. Learn how to tell.…

add a comment

Infections & Your Joints

Bacteria and viruses can occasionally cause infections that trigger pain in your joints. Find out how this happens.…

add a comment

Gout or Pseudogout?

Gout and pseudogout closely resemble each other, but if you look closely, they each have very different characteristics. Find out what we're talking about in this video.…

add a comment

Preventing Gout Flare-Ups

Unlike many other types of arthritis, gout flare-ups are entirely preventable if you know what the most common triggers are. Watch this to find out more.…

add a comment

Gout vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis

Gout and rheumatoid arthritis both cause bumpy, painful joints. But that doesn't mean they're the same disease. Learn how to tell the two apart.…

5 comments

Why Is My Joint Swollen?

You wake up one day to find a joint has doubled in size. What caused this reaction? Get the details on the possible causes.…

7 comments

What’s that Pain?: Sources of Joint Pain

Persistent joint pain is a sign of... something. Your doctor will figure out what's wrong--but first, watch this video to learn about the possible culprits.…

add a comment

meet our writers

Kara Foran

Kara is an editor for Care2's Healthy Living. She's happiest when engaging with creative, bright and loving people--whether they are the stranger on... more

people are talking

I really love Shorty.Thanks for sharing

beautiful! jaja ( jaja means LOL )

There are ways to "fight fair" that only work when the anger level is low. Absenting at a three will…

thank you!

I just washed the windows to day but only used a small amount of vinegar and fairy liquid in the wat…

customize your newsletter

This newsletter will be sent daily and will feature updates on all the causes you care about. Which causes would you like to include?

Copyright © 2013 Care2.com, inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved