About Arthritis
As the nation’s #1 cause of disability, arthritis affects nearly 60 million adults and 300,000 children. Over 100 types of arthritis and related conditions damage the joints and often other organs.
About the Arthritis Foundation

Connections & Empowerment
We provide ways for you to take control of arthritis by connecting you with others who understand the challenges.

Advocacy & Access
With your help, we shape and influence health care policies and laws at both state and federal levels.

Science & Research
With your insights, we make sure effective arthritis treatments are being developed while also pursuing a cure.
Resources for You
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Contact our trained Helpline team to get answers to your questions about insurance, health care needs, treatment options, navigating the medical system and more.
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Arthritis Tips
Expert Advice
Take control of Arthritis with help from our experts. Arthritis can make your head spin. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Get tips to help you take control of arthritis and put your mind at ease.
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Culinary Medicine for Arthritis
Diet can’t cure arthritis, but the right foods and cooking techniques may help control the inflammation that fuels it. Join us to learn how to eat right for your health.
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Latest Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast Episode
Physical Activity: Start Where You Are
The right type of physical activity for you, is the type you'll do. Moving more — regardless of your fitness level — is the key. Hear how experts can help you take that first step.
Listen NowUnderstanding Arthritis
Learn what to expect from your disease, practical tips to help you manage it and other useful information.
News & Stories
This Theater Executive Won’t Be Upstaged by Arthritis
Good treatment and staying active let Chandra Stephens-Albright live her busy life.
Learn MoreHumira Gets More Competition
Many people with inflammatory arthritis rely on the blockbuster drug Humira. New biosimilar drugs coming on the market will give them more options.
Learn MoreMatthew Mooney Named Chair of the Arthritis Foundation’s National Board of Directors
Georgia-based Mooney’s term coincides with organization’s 75th anniversary.
Learn MoreJA Scholarships Awarded to Young Leaders
This woman is a role model for young adults, with big dreams about a brighter future.
Learn MoreStacy's Story
Volunteering for the Arthritis Foundation helps Stacy feel empowered and in control of her arthritis.
Learn MoreOut-of-Pocket Cost of Arthritis Treatments to Be Cut by New Law
The Arthritis Foundation is among a handful of major nonprofit organizations who spearheaded a new federal bill — recently passed by Congress and now signed into law by the president — that will slash health care costs for many eligible Americans.
Learn MoreStay in the Know. Live in the Yes.
Get involved with the arthritis community. Tell us a little about yourself and, based on your interests, you’ll receive emails packed with the latest information and resources to live your best life and connect with others.