By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 5, 2026 · 8 min read Watch the Full Video Arthritis affects millions of people worldwide, and while there is no cure, there are evidence-based strategies that can meaningfully reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Two of the most powerful — and often underappreciated — pillars of arthritis management are weight loss and an anti-inflammatory diet . In this guide, I review what the research says about how much weight loss is ne

By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 04, 2026 · 6 min read Watch the Full Video Can the foods you eat really impact the pain and stiffness of osteoarthritis ? Most people assume that joint health is entirely about mechanical wear and tear, but recent science tells a different story. Your diet may be one of the most important—and most overlooked—factors in managing osteoarthritis symptoms. The connection lies in an unexpected place: the trillions of bacteria living in yo

Written by Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD — Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician Published: March 3, 2026 | Last Updated: March 3, 2026 Can alcohol actually worsen your arthritis symptoms and accelerate joint damage? Many patients assume that an occasional drink is harmless, but recent research reveals a clear connection between alcohol consumption and worsening arthritis—both on imaging and in daily pain levels. What may be most surprising is not simply how much you drink, but h

Written by Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD — Board-Certified Sports Medicine Physician Published: March 3, 2026 | Last Updated: March 3, 2026 Emerging research suggests that probiotics may play a meaningful role in managing arthritis symptoms—an area that many patients and even some physicians have yet to fully explore. While arthritis has traditionally been viewed as a condition limited to the joints, a growing body of scientific evidence now points to the gut microbiome as a signific