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Compare what works.

Explore common treatment claims and the level of evidence behind them.

Guideline-supported

Exercise and physical therapy

Used for: Joint pain

Strong recommendation for osteoarthritis; personalize to abilities.

Evidence reference: ACR guideline
Guideline-supported

Topical NSAIDs

Used for: Knee osteoarthritis

Strongly recommended for knee OA; medication risks still matter.

Evidence reference: ACR guideline
Established for selected uses

Menopause hormone therapy

Used for: Hot flashes; bone loss prevention

Not an established stand-alone osteoarthritis therapy.

Evidence reference: The Menopause Society
Guideline-supported

CBT-I

Used for: Chronic insomnia

First-line behavioral treatment.

Evidence reference: AASM
Insufficient or mixed

CBD supplements

Used for: Sleep, anxiety, general pain

Drug interactions and liver risks possible.

Evidence reference: FDA
Experimental

Experimental recovery peptides

Used for: Longevity or joint healing

Human efficacy and long-term safety unestablished for many claims.

Evidence reference: FDA
Not routinely recommended

Routine full-body scans

Used for: General prevention

Potential incidental findings; benefit not demonstrated for asymptomatic average-risk people.

Evidence reference: ACR radiology

Educational summaries only. Evidence strength depends on condition and individual circumstances. See topic guides for primary references.