Rheumatoid Arthritis

You’ve heard of “pregnancy brain” and “baby brain,” but did you know that “RA-brain” is a thing, too?

Previous studies have shown that people with a particular version of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) gene are at increased risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and that environmental factors, such as cigarette smoking and air pollution, ca...

Living with a chronic illness and pain may affect our ability to resist a potential attack. So how can we tailor self-defense to our unique needs? Here are some tips.

How to prepare your medications, the vaccinations you should have, how to store your meds on the go, and the documents you should have with you at all times when traveling with RA.

Though there’s not an actual RA diet, these are the foods and drinks that will help to fight inflammation. Including a menu for every day of the week!

How she pushes through her RA to continue dancing, acting, and performing on stage in front of a live audience.

Whether it’s by doctors, friends, colleagues, or even your closest family, their words can hurt when they just don’t understand what it’s like to live with RA.

Genetics, gender and age, and environmental factors can all contribute to your risk of developing RA. While there isn’t a surefire way to predict if you’ll get RA, this new blood test might give you some insight.

Living with a chronic illness and looking for love? Check out these sites that were made just for you — plus some advice on how to navigate them.

New studies show that where you live and the environment in which you live - such as highly polluted areas - can be the reason why you have RA.