Arthritis Causes and Risk Factors

Different forms of arthritis have a variety of causes and factors that influence risk, from genetic to environmental to lifestyle. Learn what you may not be able to control and changes you can make.
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Is Arthritis Hereditary?
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Causes and Risk Factors of Arthritis
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Does Sports Participation Cause Arthritis?
toe arthritis
What Is Arthritis in the Toes?
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Why Knee Arthritis Is Likely to Develop After an ACL Tear
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Understanding If Arthritis Is Contagious
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An Overview of Perthes Disease
Great Grandma's Hands
Substance P and Its Role in Arthritis and Inflammatory Disease
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Does Joint Cracking and Snapping Cause Arthritis?
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The Connection Between Age and Arthritis
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Does Weight Loss Help Symptoms of Arthritis and Joint Pain?
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Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Hereditary?
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The Relationship Between Joint Pain and Obesity