rheumatoid arthritis

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Autoimmune Diseases 101

About 8% of Americans have an autoimmune disease — and nearly 80% of them are women

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Despite Its Disastrous Effects, Covid-19 Offers Some Gifts to Medicine — an Immunology Expert Explains What It Can Teach Us About Autoimmune Disease

Patients with severe Covid-19 infections have symptoms that are similar to autoimmune disorder symptoms, such as blood vessel inflammation, rashes and organ damage

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Clinical Trials Need a Broader Approach to Improve Osteoarthritis Outcomes

Risk factors, racial disparities and sex differences should all be considered

The Risks of Undiagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis 

The Risks of Undiagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis

Learn more about this autoimmune disease and what can happen if left undiagnosed and untreated.

A Numb Arm Led to My Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

A Numb Arm Led to My Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Read how one woman managed the emotional and mental aspects of being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at the age of 49.

Tips for Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis

Tips for Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis

Take an active role in managing RA symptoms with these simple tips, and start feeling better today.

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Take Control of Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Living with rheumatoid arthritis can turn even the simplest tasks into a painful struggle. Take control of RA symptoms and get the information you need to create a routine that’s right for you.

Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Lunge Yoga Pose

Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Lunge Yoga Pose

Challenge your balance with the Lunge Yoga Pose, which stretches and strengthens the muscles of the chest, back, abdominals and legs. Before starting any fitness program be sure to talk to your doctor.

Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Tree Yoga Pose

Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Tree Yoga Pose

Incorporate yoga into your exercise routine with the Tree Yoga Pose, a popular yoga exercise which strengthens and stretches your leg and hip muscles and builds balance. Before starting any fitness program be sure to talk to your doctor.

Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Bicep Curls

Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Bicep Curls

Watch as our team demonstrates how to strengthen your bicep muscles, with or without hand weights. Tips on how to do the exercise if you’re experiencing hand pain are included. Before starting any fitness program be sure to talk to your doctor.

Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Ball Chest Stretch

Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Ball Chest Stretch

Learn how to use a stability ball to loosen and lengthen your biceps and chest muscles. Before starting any fitness program be sure to talk to your doctor.

Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Ball Sit

Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Ball Sit

Work your balance with the use of a stability ball. This video teaches you how to modify the ball sit exercise to match your level of comfort. Before starting any fitness program be sure to talk to your doctor.

Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Ball Crunch

Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Ball Crunch

Want to find out how to strengthen your abdominal muscles? This video shows you how to do abdominal crunches on a stability ball. Before starting any fitness program be sure to talk to your doctor.