Elise Boisvert has lived with arthritis for most of her life. Now, she’s only a few months shy of finishing her Bachelor’s of Education and embarking on a teaching career. Find out what she has to say about choosing a career as a young person living with a chronic disease.

The connection between arthritis and weight is complicated. We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to unpack this important topic. You’ll find information about causes of weight gain, obesity complications, mental health, tips, treatment options, research and more provided by our obesity expert and rheumatologist, Dr. Derin Karacabeyli.

Looking for more information about arthritis and body weight? Check out our latest Education Series episode and sign up for our free webinar, which will take place on September 24. You’ll have the chance to ask rheumatologist and obesity expert, Dr. Derin Karacabeyli, and patient partner, Eileen Davidson, questions.

Parenting and arthritis are life-changing, but parenting with arthritis adds an extra layer of complexity to daily life. Whether you’re diagnosed with arthritis before or after entering parenthood, we’ve got tips and research to help you navigate these significant, life-changing events.

Arthritis Research Canada is home to 40+ research trainees. This year, we’re profiling their amazing work. Meet Nicole Andersen! She’s looking at how cannabis use affects pain, fatigue, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, and parenting abilities to determine whether there is a role for it in arthritis treatment.

It’s estimated that by 2040, 12 million Canadians will have osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint condition. Jordyn Burgar, another Arthritis Research Canada trainee, is developing and testing a collaborative, three-month physiotherapy and pharmacy management program for early knee osteoarthritis.