Showing posts with label rheumatoid arthritis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rheumatoid arthritis. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

The Flu Shot Can Boost Rheumatoid Arthritis Immune Response!




"A high-dose flu vaccine that is currently used for elderly patients can significantly boost the immune response of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, new data show." Read more...


High-Dose Flu Vaccine Boosts Immune Response in RA Patients. Medscape. Marcia Frellick.
October 22, 2018

Friday, October 5, 2018

Diabetes Linked With Higher Risk For Osteoporosis, Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis!


"A study that draws on data from more than 100,000 people finds a link between diabetes and an increased risk of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis." Read more...





Scientists link diabetes to increased risk of arthritis and osteoporosis. Tim Newman. Medical News Today. 10/5/2018. 

Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis!

"High adherence to a Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to study results published in Arthritis Research & Therapy. However, this association was only statistically significant in men and in seropositive RA." Read more...






Mediterranean Diet Linked to Reduced Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Men. Hannah Dellabella. Rheumatoid Advisor. 9/19/2018.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Rheumatoid Arthritis Effects Several Organ Systems!

"People feel the primary symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in their joints. However, this condition can also affect many other parts of the body, including the eyes, lungs, and heart." Read more...




How does RA affect different parts of the body? Jamie Crawford. Tue 18 September 2018.  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323095.php?utm_source=

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Tips for Dealing With Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares!



"There are many methods for dealing with rheumatoid arthritis flares, or flare-ups, including home remedies and lifestyle changes." Read more...


Tips for dealing with rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups. Kat Gal. Medical News Today, August 24, 2018.


Monday, August 20, 2018

Diet Is Key To Controlling or Preventing Rheumatoid Inflammation!





"The most troubling symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis — pain, stiffness, and swelling — stem from the same source: inflammation. Research hasn’t yet established that changing your diet will definitely reduce the severity of those rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms, but some findings suggest that it may indeed help." Read more...


 Eat These 8 Foods to Help Beat RA Inflammation. Michele Bloomquist. Every Day Health. 9/2/2017



Thursday, March 17, 2016

Morning Stiffness From RA? These Things May Help!

 
Morning stiffness is a hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis, but these steps can help you wake up to less joint pain and inflammation.


 7 Ways to Combat RA Morning Stiffness. Denise Mann. EveryDayHealth.com. October 10, 2015. http://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/living-well-with-rheumatoid-arthritis/ways-combat-ra-morning-stiffness/?xid=tw_everydayhealth_sf

Monday, April 27, 2015

Rheumatoid Arthritis May Start In The Gut!




"Doctors aren’t entirely sure what triggers rheumatoid arthritis, a disease in which the body turns on itself to attack the joints, but an emerging body of research is focusing on a potential culprit: the bacteria that live in our intestines."


Joint Pain, From the Gut. The Atlantic. David Kohn. January 12, 2015. http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/01/joint-pain-from-the-gut/383772/?linkId=13734327