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Traveling Pain-Free With Rheumatoid Arthritis

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SOURCES: Arthritis Foundation: “Travel.” Lenore Frost, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Conn. Hospital for Special Surgery: “Traveling with Rheumatoid Arthritis This Holiday Season.” Darlene Lee, NP, nurse practitioner, practice manager, rheumatology clinic, University of California, San Francisco. Jane McCabe, MS, OTR/L, CAPS, occupational therapist, Certified Aging-in-Place specialist, … Read more

CBD for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: What You Should Know

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SOURCES: National Psoriasis Foundation: “CBD for Psoriasis and PsA.” FDA: “What You Need to Know (And What We’re Working to Find Out) About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD,” “FDA warns 15 companies for illegally selling various products containing cannabidiol as agency details safety concerns,” “FDA Warns Companies Illegally Selling Over-the-Counter CBD Products … Read more

Tips for Managing Psoriatic Arthritis

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Medical treatment for your psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is essential for managing symptoms and protecting your joints. But alongside therapies and regular checkups, there are daily practices you can also adopt to promote joint health and keep flare-ups at bay. Move your body. Exercise helps keep your joints loose and limber. Movement can also ease inflammation … Read more

Arthritis Pain and Sleep

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Arthritis Pain and Sleep

The pain of arthritis makes it tough for many people to get a good night’s sleep. Worse yet, tossing and turning at night can actually increase the perception of pain. “There’s a reciprocal relationship between pain and poor sleep. The poorer people sleep, the more pain they tend to be in,” says Kevin Fontaine, PhD, … Read more

Arthritis at Work: Tips to Help You Get Through the Day

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The day-to-day demands of work can pose many challenges when you have arthritis. That’s true whether you work at a desk job or a job that requires lifting and bending. Fortunately, a few simple principles can help most people get through the day without undue pain. Ergonomically designed chairs, desks, and specific equipment can also … Read more

Secondhand Smoke Linked to Higher Arthritis Risk

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June 9, 2021 — Secondhand smoke appears linked to a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis in those who were exposed to it during childhood and adulthood, according to a new study. Though rheumatoid arthritis is not a common disease, the findings may be particularly relevant for those already at increased risk due to family history, … Read more

Joint Pain, Aging, and Arthritis – Understand Your Pain

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SOURCES: Elena Schiopu, MD, clinical associate professor, rheumatology and internal medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Abor. Practical Pain Management: “Pain Management and the Elderly.” Brett Smith, DO, rheumatologist, Alcoa, TN. American Journal of Nursing: “The Impact of Osteoarthritis in the United States: A Population-Health Perspective. Mayo Clinic: “Arthritis,” “Osteoarthritis,” “Rheumatoid arthritis.” CDC: “Smoking & Tobacco … Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds May Help Fight Severe COVID

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FRIDAY, Feb. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Rheumatoid arthritis drugs may save lives of patients hospitalized with severe cases of COVID-19, according to a groundbreaking clinical trial. The findings, first announced in January, have now been peer-reviewed and published in a major medical journal. “We are delighted that our full results are now … Read more

‘Adaptive’ Yoga Opens This Practice to Everyone

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Feb. 17, 2021 — The typical yoga class might look like a roomful of people bending and twisting themselves into various positions, but yoga is more than a series of pretzel-like poses. It’s a whole-body practice that uses movement, deep breathing, and relaxation. You don’t have to be athletic, or even very mobile, to … Read more