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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Fish Oil...Consuming omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat, may help reduce symptoms in people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis because of their...
RA and Health Insurance...The issue of health insurance is an important one for anyone with RA. Obtaining health insurance that includes hospitalization, major medical coverage...
RA in the Workplace...Having a fulfilling and rewarding job is important to most people. In fact, our work helps to define who we are and...
Tips for Traveling if You Have RA...Most people jump at the opportunity to travel to an interesting destination for fun or work. Whether you are a natural traveler...
Sleep and Sleep Hygiene...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) itself is often linked to symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, pain, and depression. These symptoms may have a...
Managing Emotional Challenges and Stress...Living with the challenges of a chronic disease like RA can be stressful and emotionally challenging. It is no wonder that studies...
Hip and Knee Surgery...The knee and the hip are major joints that we depend on for mobility. The knee serves as a hinge between the...
Foot and Ankle Surgery...When rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects the joints of the foot, it can make a range of common activities, including basic walking, difficult...
Elbow and Shoulder Surgery...The elbow and shoulder are common sites of joint involvement in RA. In many people with RA, the elbow is one of...