Still Slogging Along...When your joints are flaring, simple stretching exercises will do. Maybe you can take a walk, or join a tai chi class.... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Cherylmac...What are these tennis injuries I keep on getting? When I was 40 years old, playing tennis twice a week, water-skiing on weekends, my body started to feel pain in... By cherylmac1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
20 Surprising Little Things You Can Do to Start Feeling Better Today...Remember that your exercise doesn’t have to be all at once. 15 minutes of walking the dog + 15 minutes of a yoga DVD + 15 minutes of floor... By Melissa Halas-Liang5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Three decades of RA without a diagnosis...If I can't exercise for more than a week, my pain level goes up over 60 fold! I love the water.... By butterflysal3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Hip and Gammaglobulin Updates...Well, after being complimented on how I was doing an exercise called the clam, I finished it and transitioned into a new exercise.... By casmere2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis = Reality Adjustment...Let’s face the truth: when you are in chronic pain, the last thing you want to do is exercise.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Randi B. Likely...When I am not swamped with school work, I love to exercise, do arts and crafts, and go on many adventures with my fiancé, Matthew, and Miniature Pinscher... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?...Diet and exercise are key. Being overweight makes other risk factors for CAD worse. Manage blood pressure.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cooking and Baking: A Surprising RA Intersection...One interesting thing about making the cake pops was that rolling the cake balls was a pretty sizeable exercise for my joints.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Summah-Time!...I drink enough water, I eat healthier, I exercise, I socialize and somehow, I rarely overexert myself.... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
RA...I’m pretty healthy and exercise, though lately not so much. Well, here is the kicker - I cannot get into a specialist till February 14th.... By Francesca19551 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Shelbie Atwater...I love to exercise and I also am a boot camp instructor in my spare time!... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Finding the Holiday Spirit with RA...While I’m working on trying to feel better (exercise, rest, and planning a change in medication), I still want to rouse myself to enjoy the season.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips for Parents of Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis...Consult with the rheumatologist (or medical team) on diet, exercise, and complementary treatments, but don’t skimp on the newer drugs as they have the... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
A Connection Between RA and Eating Better...Normally, I would be able to walk to work and have some form of physical exercise that way in addition to my normal exercise.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Health...People living with RA often find it difficult to stay physically active and exercise due to severe joint pain.... By Donica Liu Baker, MD, FACR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Joint Replacement: A Chat with my Surgeon...Maintaining a healthy form of lower-impact exercise, such as those I listed above, is good for the joint.... By Carla Kienast6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does anyone fall asleep uncontrollably?...I just start to close my eyes and falling from my chair and writing nonsense lines in my exercise books....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
What Is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?...Like other kinds of heart disease, CAD may be prevented or delayed with diet and exercise and lifestyle changes.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Smart Goals...Log back into my Spark People account and start tracking my daily food and exercise again 3.... By Angela Lundberg8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments