Heather Caulder

Over 2.3 million Canadians live with osteoporosis, a medical condition that increases their risk of breaking bones. Arthritis Research Canada's scientists are working to improve diagnosis and care to make millions less breakable.

Behind every arthritis diagnosis is a real person dealing with real challenges who wants to live their life. This awareness campaign was developed to share stories of real people, their challenges, and the research that is giving them answers.

It is very common for people with arthritis to have difficulties managing their weight.Arthritis can affect energy levels, mood, sleep, ability to move, as well as habits such as grocery shopping, preparing healthy meals and exercising. Medications…

Between 20 and 40% of people with arthritis experience a mental health disorder at some point.Yet, research reveals around 50% do not receive adequate care.

Arthritis can strike during childbearing years for both females and males, and active arthritis is a risk factor for many pregnancy complications. Discover how scientists are conducting research to help women safely start families.

Lupus is a chronic condition that occurs when the immune system stops being able to recognize what is foreign. Arthritis Research Canada's scientists are spearheading research on lupus biomarkers to understand how the disease develops in the body.

Arthritis is a chronic condition and symptoms, like pain and fatigue, fluctuate over time. Tracking can help patients take control of their lives with arthritis.

Arthritis can disrupt many aspects of a person’s life. Find out how self-care can play an important role in managing symptoms and living well with arthritis.

In 2019, British Columbia announced its biosimilars initiative. Since then, other provinces and territories have followed suit. This means people on biologic originators, for which there are biosimilars, will be (or have already) transitioned to…

International physical activity guidelines recommend adults engage in strength training exercises at least twice a week. Learn about research to help people with arthritis start and stick with strength training.

At least 70% of people with arthritis experience insomnia, which can worsen pain and fatigue and amplify mental health problems. Discover a unique program to help people with arthritis get high quality rest.

In Canada, about 500,000 youth hurt their knees every year while playing sports. Half of them go on to develop osteoarthritis within 10 years. Arthritis Research Canada's scientists are working to change this.

Falls are a major health care problem for older adults. They account for 50 per cent of injury-related hospital admissions, 40 per cent of nursing home admissions, and a 10 per cent increase in home care services.Many adults over age 65 with…

Arthritis is the most common health reason why Canadians stop working. Discover a unique Arthritis Research Canada program designed to prevent work disability.

Eileen was only 29 when she received her rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. At the time, she was a young mom and struggled to understand how someone her age could have arthritis. Watch her story to find out how rheumatoid arthritis changed her life.

Charlotte was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 23. Find out how she navigated her diagnosis, emotions, treatment decisions and more.

Nikki Bhatti shares the struggles she faces due to her disease and how arthritis research is making a difference for her and millions of others.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in people with arthritis. Arthritis Research Canada is conducting research to identify ways to prevent this serious complication.

Team Canada’s Spencer O’Brien was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis just a few months before competing at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. Discover her journey from diagnosis back to the top of her sport.