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Rheumatoid Arthritis can negatively affect heart health in some patients. Specifically, RA has been linked to a higher rate of heart disease in some populations. To avoid heart disease in both patients with RA and those without, fill your diet with whole grains and lean meats and get as much exercise as you can tolerate with RA.
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Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune rheumatic disease in which the body attacks its own connective tissue. We’ve explored scleroderma in general and learned that it can cause much more damage than “hard skin.” It can cause damage to the lungs, heart, kidneys, esophagus, and gastrointestinal tract in patients who live…
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