Being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis can be a pivotal moment in your life. You may need to make some lifestyle changes or take a temporary break from certain activities while finding a treatment ...

If you've switched your walking commute to the bus then, at some point you might have seen one of the TV and billboard adverts raising awareness of the debilitating impact of Rheumatoid arthritis – ...

Your immune system is supposed to protect your body, but if you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it mistakenly attacks healthy joints, tissues, and organs—including the eyes and lungs. As a result, the ...

If you live with arthritis, it can impact everything from your mobility to your sleep quality and overall wellness. "Arthritis occurs when there's swelling or inflammation in a joint or tissue," says ...

Even after he was diagnosed, he continued to play with friends and on local sports teams, dreaming of playing at the professional level. Michael remembers, “From when I was four to 13, I was just the ...

A partnership between the healthtech company Living With, the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH), and the University of Bath has been awarded a major grant to develop a Rheumatoid ...

When it comes to healthcare, there’s no question that everyone should have access. After all, healthcare is a right, not a privilege. However, for Black people, specifically Black people with an ...

If you or someone you love is living with an invisible illness, odds are you don’t need anyone to tell you that it can take a toll on your mind as much as it does on your body. And for the roughly 1.5 ...

Like any other chronic condition, RA can be a lot to deal with, affecting your body, relationships, work, and activities. At times, you may have flare-ups of RA symptoms like severe pain or fatigue ...

"You walk like a duck," my husband said as we walked across the Target parking lot. "That's right, but I'm walking," I replied in a determined, almost defiant voice. The day was cool, windy, damp and ...

What Are Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are common types of arthritis. Both cause pain and joint damage, but they’re different diseases. RA ...

Just like the athletes that he most admires, Michael Mantell has a disciplined mind. The former athlete and avid sports fan lets nothing get in the way of giving life all he’s got—not fear, or pain.