Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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I know that exercise is important in managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but it's so hard to find the time. Any advice on how to fit this into a busy schedule?

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Women Who Smoke May Have Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Swedish study found how much and how long they smoked made a difference.

FRIDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- Smokers and former smokers are at increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis, a new study says.

Researchers analyzed data collected from 34,000 women, aged 54 to 89, in Sweden, 219 of whom had rheumatoid arthritis.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Be Costly

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Study looked at direct health care spending, worker productivity.

FRIDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- Workers with rheumatoid arthritis have higher health care and other costs for U.S. employers than workers without the condition, a new study finds.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in the joints, and can also affect other body organs.

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Sunshine Linked to Lower Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk: Study

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Women estimated to have more exposure to UV-B rays had decreased risk, researchers say

TUESDAY, Feb. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Older women who've had regular exposure to sunlight may be less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis, new findings indicate.

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Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Don't Raise Cancer Risk: Study

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Large evidence review of 'biologics' included nearly 30,000 patients

THURSDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- A new review finds that rheumatoid arthritis medications known as biologics don't raise the risk of cancer, contrary to what some previous research has suggested.

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Moderate Drinking May Cut Women's Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Study

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More than 3 weekly glasses of beer, wine or liquor halved risk of the autoimmune disease

By Denise Mann
HealthDay Reporter

TUESDAY, July 10 (HealthDay News) -- Drinking more than three alcoholic beverages a week for at least 10 years may halve a woman's risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to a large new study from Sweden.

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Rising Obesity Rates Might Mean More Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Researchers suggest weight gain precedes the painful condition

By Ellin Holohan
HealthDay Reporter

FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- A new study suggests that severe weight gain might raise the risk for rheumatoid arthritis -- a painful, chronic ailment -- especially among obese women.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis May Raise Risk of Heart Rhythm Disorder

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Atrial fibrillation is a common problem that increases the risk of stroke

THURSDAY, March 8 (HealthDay News) -- People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk for a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study finds.

The research involved more than 4 million people, including more than 18,000 with RA, in Denmark, who were followed for an average of five years.

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Tips for Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis

managing rheumatoid arthritis - woman looking out windowJuggling a busy schedule of family, career, household, friends and other commitments can be challenging, especially when living with a chronic, sometimes debilitating disease like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The symptoms of RA can be uncomfortable, often painful and can interfere with everyday activities.

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Monday, Sep 26th 2011

The Surprising Key to Coping With the Chronic Pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Everyone experiences pain now and then—whether it is from lifting a heavy object, returning a tennis shot with too much enthusiasm, or taking a spill on the pavement. This pain will often diminish with time and some minor first aid.

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