Beyond the Joint Pain: The Hidden Toll of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Mental Health

Beyond the Joint Pain: The Hidden Toll of Rheumatoid Arthritis on Mental Health

Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is often described in terms of physical pain, swollen joints, and stiffness. But for many people, the struggle is more than skin (or joint) deep. RA doesn’t just ... ...more

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Targeting ELK3: A Potential Breakthrough in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Targeting ELK3: A Potential Breakthrough in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide, causing painful joint inflammation and progressive damage to cartilage and bone​ news-medical.net ...more

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Exercise and Other Therapies Ease Pain in Kids with Juvenile Arthritis

Exercise and Other Therapies Ease Pain in Kids with Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is the most common form of arthritis in children and teens​. It is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the joints, leading to inflammation. ...more

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New EULAR Guidance: Treating Arthritis After Cancer Remission

New EULAR Guidance: Treating Arthritis After Cancer Remission

For people with inflammatory arthritis who have also overcome cancer, managing arthritis can be a delicate balancing act. Many cancer survivors with conditions like rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis w... ...more

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February 23, 202510 min read

Millions of Americans Struggle with Gout: The Ongoing Challenge of Treatment Adherence

Millions of Americans Struggle with Gout: The Ongoing Challenge of Treatment Adherence

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid, and it affects millions of Americans. In fact, roughly 4% of the U.S. population (about 8–9 million people) lives with gout... ...more

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Exploring the Gut-Arthritis Link: How Microbiome Imbalance May Influence Inflammation and Autoimmunity

Exploring the Gut-Arthritis Link: How Microbiome Imbalance May Influence Inflammation and Autoimmunity

The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play a critical role in everything from digestion to immune function. In recent years, scientists have discovered that our gut microbiome may be mor... ...more

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Promoting Interventions That Reduce Arthritis Pain

American Arthritis Foundation recognizes several proven approaches to reduce arthritis symptoms:

  • Be active. Physical activity—such as walking, bicycling, and swimming—decreases arthritis pain and improves function, mood, and quality of life. Adults with arthritis should move more and sit less throughout the day. Getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week is recommended.

  • Protect your joints. People can help prevent osteoarthritis by avoiding activities that are more likely to cause joint injuries.

  • Talk with a doctor. Recommendations from health care providers can motivate people to be physically active and join a self-management education program. Should your arthritis be interfering with your activities of daily living you may be a candidate to receive many new treatments, and learn how to reverse the arthritis condition.

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