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Tag: rheumatoid arthritis
Is Your Immune System Unhealthy? Why Things Can Go Wrong
Your immune system usually protects you in a process that few of us think about. But sometimes, things go wrong, and it fails. Find out what happens — and why.
4 Tips to Help You Ski or Snowboard With Arthritis
Skiers and snowboarders dealing with arthritis have more concerns than just which resort to choose. Get advice on smart ways to enjoy your hobby.
If Your Immune System Is Compromised, Can You Get Vaccinated?
Here’s what you need to weigh before getting a vaccine if you have a compromised immune system.
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5 Questions to Ask Before You Exercise With Arthritis
If you want to live a better life with arthritis, the benefits of exercise are clear. Healthy movement can help you decrease stiffness, release your body’s natural pain-blocking endorphins and reduce stress on your joints as you lose weight.
Surprising Links Between Your Joint Pain and Heart Disease
Multiple studies say that your risk for heart disease increases if you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Inflammation is getting the blame because it accelerates atherosclerosis (scarring and clogging of the arteries) and coronary artery disease. Yearly cardiac risk assessment and aggressive medical management of inflammatory types of arthritic disease can reduce your risk for heart … Read More
‘Arthritis-Friendly’ Car Buying Guide
Two doors or four doors? Four-cylinder or eight? When shopping for a car, we’re used to answering these questions. But we may not think to ask, “Is this car ‘arthritis-friendly?’”
