Recently the Foundation posed a question to the Cure Arthritis community: What’s the most difficult part of dealing with your arthritis? From the physical to the emotional, our supporters gave some valuable insight into the everyday lives of the arthritis patient. We've compiled some...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease that affects 27 million Americans and ultimately leads to irreversible joint damage. Over time, OA destroys the smooth layer of articular cartilage that cushions the ends of bones where they come together to form joints. As the...
Julia was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis (JA) at the age of 13. While many of her joints remain currently unaffected by the disease, she tends to feel the most pain in her hands. Julia was always looking to find ways to cope with juvenile arthritis,...
As a teenager, there are a few rites of passage you typically experience: getting your license, going to fun events and staying out late with friends. But what if some of these “firsts” are not promised? What if they aren’t a given? What if instead...
Autoimmune diseases arise when the immune system turns on itself, triggering an inflammatory response that destroys the body’s own tissues. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) erupts when the immune system, which normally protects against infection and disease, instead attacks the joints, causing swelling, stiffness and crippling pain. With...
LONG BEACH, CA (JULY 2017) - With more funding for cutting-edge arthritis research projects, the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) hopes to accelerate this critical science closer to a cure. “Hiring a fund development director is the first step toward increasing our funding for more research...
By scoring 100% for fiscal management and accountability, the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) has earned its ninth consecutive four-star rating from premier online charity evaluator, Charity Navigator, validating ANRF's work as a top charity in America. This achievement places ANRF in the top 1% of...
Matt Ryan is a self-proclaimed fitness addict. He dedicates hours of his free time to his fitness and arthritis through exercising, bodybuilding, and studying to become a personal trainer. If you were to see Matt sweating it out in the gym, you would never guess...
The annual Meet The Scientists fundraising dinner inspired attendees through science education and humor. With presentations from Scientific Advisory Board member, Dr. Peter Nigrovic, and Cure Arthritis Ambassador, Nicole Dalton, attendees left the event feeling hopeful and moved to make a difference. Dr. Peter Nigrovic (center)...
Gout is a painful and recurring type of inflammatory arthritis that afflicts 8.3 million Americans. Once known as the “disease of kings,” gout typically strikes suddenly in the big toe after a night of overindulgence in rich food or drinking. However, epigentics, the study of...