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The Rheumatoid Arthritis Guide: Week 5 - Prevention and Risk Factors Affecting RA

| Diet | Exercise | Weight | Smoking | Stress

from Carol & Eustice, your Editor and GuideConsider what measures you can start or stop which will help prevent arthritis and lower the risk factors. Exercise, diet, smoking, weight control, and other habits significantly impact the risk of arthritis.

Diet

Extra Pounds Increase Pain

Being overweight, even just moderately, burdens the joints and increases pain and inflammation.

Diet And Arthritis

Diet seems to have little effect on most types of arthritis but maintaining ideal body weight and good nutrition is important.

RA: Diet

More articles and resources about the effect of diet on rheumatoid arthritis.

Exercise

Exercise: Essential Treatment For Arthritis

Regular exercise is a vital part of any arthritis treatment program. Increasing strength and mobility, while reducing pain are the desired benefits.

Weight

Weight Control

Side effects of some medications along with limitations imposed by the disease can make weight control a problem for many arthritis patients.

Smoking

Smoking Doubles Risk Of Severe Arthritis

Research confirms a connection between smoking and an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

Smoking Puffs Up Risk Of RA

Study analyzes the effect of smoking on clinical, laboratory, and radiographic status in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Stress

The Effect Of Stress On Arthritis

Too much stress can increase pain and make it more difficult for people with arthritis to cope with the added burdens imposed by their disease.

Carol and Eustice, About Guide to Arthritis

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