Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis : The Scientifically Proven Program That Allows People with Arthritis to Take Charge of Their Disease

Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritisshows the direct connection between a strength-training program and the reduction-and even prevention-of arthritis symptoms. This book offers: An exercise program designed specifically to protect the joints and relieve stiffness and soreness A scientifically based eating plan to reduce inflammation and pain A hands-on guide to the latest medications The real story on complementary therapies-which ones work? Which ones don't? Proven strategies for overcoming arthritis-related depression

Miriam E. Nelson, Ph.D., is an associate professor of Nutrition and Director of the Center of Physical Fitness at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Her news-making research has been published in JAMA and The New England Journal of Medicine, and covered in popular media including "Oprah," "Today," Time, and Newsweek. Her previous books include Strong Women Eat Well; Strong Women, Strong Bones; Strong Women Stay Young; and Strong Women Stay Slim.