Is Aging the Primary Cause of Arthritis?

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Is Aging the Primary Cause of Arthritis? Quote of the Week: Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. ~Lao Tzu Carol Eustice Arthritis & Joint Conditions Expert Is Aging the Primary Cause of Arthritis? Most people think that arthritis is inevitable and a consequence of aging. What is the connection between age and arthritis? READ NOW Share What Is the Role of Substance P in Arthritis? Substance P was initially discovered in 1931, but its significance in the body took decades to unravel. By the 1950s, it was determined that substance P was a neurotransmitter.How is this related to arthritis? READ NOW Share Xeljanz: First JAK Inhibitor Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis Xeljanz (tofacitinib citrate), an oral DMARD (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug), was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on November 6, 2012. Xeljanz is another drug option for rheumatoid arthritis patients. READ NOW Share 10 Things You Should Know About Tramadol Tramadol is among the pain medications used to treat arthritis. As of August 2014, the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) lists Tramadol as a Schedule IV Controlled Substance. How might that decision affect you? READ NOW Share 6 Effective Home Remedies for Arthritis Pain If you are experiencing early symptoms of arthritis, it is helpful to know what you can try at home to get relief from joint pain. READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • The Health and Social Benefits of Losing Weight • 10 Untrendy Superfoods Every Kitchen Needs • Survival rates for patients with COPD • How to Look Thinner Instantly Without Diet or Exercise • A New Name Sought For PCOS? • How Long Should You Wait Between Eating and Going to Bed? • Will Cycling Give You Bulky Thighs? • Over CPAP? Discover 5 More Natural Approaches to Treat Sleep Apnea Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved