Tag: Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Healthy Diets Linked to Lower RA Risk: Mediterranean & Anti-Inflammatory
Healthy dietary patterns may lower rheumatoid arthritis risk New findings summarized in Seminars in Arthritis & Rheumatism indicate that adherence to healthy dietary patterns—particularly the Mediterranean and anti-inflammatory diets—may be associated with a reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While genetics and environmental factors continue to play a role, what people eat appears to…
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Healthy Dietary Patterns Linked to Reduced Risk for RA
New evidence ties healthy diets to lower rheumatoid arthritis risk Emerging research highlighted in Seminars in Arthritis & Rheumatism has found that sticking to healthy dietary patterns can be associated with a lower likelihood of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The focus for this growing body of work is on eating patterns rather than individual nutrients,…
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World Arthritis Day: 5 Reasons Women Face Higher Arthritis Risk, and What Women Can Do
World Arthritis Day shines a spotlight on how arthritis affects women differently—and what can be done to protect joint health. While arthritis inflames and stiffens joints for people worldwide, research consistently shows that women are disproportionately affected by several forms of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). An expert in orthopedics explains five…
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World Arthritis Day: 5 Reasons Why Women Are at Higher Arthritis Risk
World Arthritis Day: Why women are more at risk for arthritis Arthritis, a condition characterized by joint inflammation and stiffness, affects millions worldwide. While it can touch anyone, women bear a disproportionate burden, with higher rates of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). Understanding the factors behind this difference helps women take proactive…
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World Arthritis Day: Why more people in their 30s and 40s are getting arthritis, according to an Orthopaedics
Understanding the Trend: Arthritis Isn’t Just an Older Person’s Disease World Arthritis Day shines a light on a growing health concern: more people in their 30s and 40s are living with arthritis. Traditionally viewed as a condition of later life, arthritis now affects younger adults who experience joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation at a much…
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World Arthritis Day: Why Younger Adults in Their 30s and 40s Are Getting Arthritis
World Arthritis Day Spotlight: A Shift in Who Gets Arthritis Arthritis is increasingly no longer the exclusive concern of older adults. On World Arthritis Day, health experts highlight a worrying trend: many people in their 30s and 40s are experiencing joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation earlier in life. This shift is tied to a combination…
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Prevention: Early Immune Clues That Could Change Lives
Rheumatoid arthritis prevention may hinge on clues hidden years before symptoms New, large-scale research published in Science Translational Medicine demonstrates that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can begin its trajectory long before pain or joint swelling appear. The international study followed individuals at high risk for RA over seven years, revealing a distinct pattern: the body’s immune…
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Rheumatoid arthritis may begin years before symptoms: can it be prevented?
Understanding the hidden start of rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and can progressively damage joints. New research suggests that the disease often begins long before the first pains are felt, with a hidden phase that can last many years. A large seven-year study tracked individuals at elevated…
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Starts Years Before Symptoms: The Promise of Prevention
Rheumatoid Arthritis Begins Years Before Symptoms Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is often mistaken for a disease that starts when pain first appears. In a seven year international study, scientists followed people with antibodies signaling high RA risk (ACPA) and found immune disturbances years before any joint symptoms. This suggests a window where prevention may be possible…
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Understanding Immune Aging as a Driver of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects joints, but its origins and mechanisms have perplexed researchers for years. Recent studies have begun to uncover a crucial link between immune aging and the onset of RA. This connection is not only significant for understanding the disease but also offers potential pathways…