Behind the Burden: Rheumatologist Highlights the Hidden Toll of Caregiving on Joint Health and Well-being New survey insights reveal the far-reaching impact caregiving can have on physical and mental well-being, with over half (54%) of caregivers reporting weekly back, joint or muscle pain, and 1 in 5 (19%) experiencing daily stress or anxiety.[i] As Carers […]
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Hot flushes, night sweats, loss of libido and low mood are all commonly recognised menopausal symptoms, yet joint pain affects as many as 40% of all menopausal women and joint stiffness is the most common contributor to impairment of quality of life and work in women of a menopausal age. Menopausal joint pain is commonly […]
This week marks Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week, a week dedicated to increasing the profile of a frequently misunderstood disease that affects over 430,000 people in the UK. It is a common misconception that arthritis is simply a condition of the elderly, a consequence of age and subsequent wear and tear of the joints. However, Rheumatoid […]