Do you have problems falling asleep? Do you wake frequently during the night? Do you feel fatigued or sleepy during the day? If you do, you aren't alone. Many adults and children with RA and other rheumatic diseases have sleep problems. So many, that... Read more
The news of a possible cure for rheumatoid arthritis is making the news all over the world. Scientists at Newcastle University in the UK have developed a patient customized "vaccine" that they hope will cure arthritis within a single dose and will be available to the public within five... Read more
A new study published in the July issue of Arthritis Care & Research indicates that men and women with RA who perceive that they have better mutuality, meaning responsive communications, with their spouses or partners have better mental and physical health... Read more
In early June, and for weeks since, news outlets have been writing about a study showing that responsibly drinking five or more servings of wine or other alcohol a week cuts the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by up to 50%. Those who drank 1-4 drinks per week cut... Read more
We've all been told that smoking is harmful to one's health. Smoking has been shown to increase the risks of heart disease and strokes. Smoking has even been linked as an environmental trigger for developing rheumatoid arthritis. People who are genetically... Read more
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