margaret39+FollowMediterranean Diet = RA Risk Buster?Did you know eating like you’re on a Greek island could actually help protect your joints? A huge new study found that people who stick to the Mediterranean diet—think lots of veggies, legumes, and olive oil—had up to a 29% lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Legumes and olive oil were the real MVPs. There’s no cure for RA, but this anti-inflammatory eating style might just be your secret weapon for keeping those aches at bay! #MediterraneanDiet #RheumatoidArthritis #AntiInflammatory #HealthNews #Wellness #Health10Share
margaret39+FollowMediterranean Diet = RA Risk Buster?Did you know eating like you’re on a Greek island could actually help protect your joints? A huge new study found that people who stick to the Mediterranean diet—think lots of veggies, legumes, and olive oil—had up to a 29% lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Legumes and olive oil were the real MVPs. There’s no cure for RA, but this anti-inflammatory eating style might just be your secret weapon for keeping those aches at bay! #MediterraneanDiet #RheumatoidArthritis #AntiInflammatory #HealthNews #Wellness20Share
Michelle Welch+FollowRA Patients Face Surprising Hospital RisksDid you know people with rheumatoid arthritis are way more likely to end up in the hospital for things like heart failure and pulmonary edema, even years after diagnosis? A big Canadian study found RA patients have a higher risk of avoidable hospitalizations, especially if they’re older or have other health issues. Turns out, having good access to primary care could make a huge difference in keeping these folks out of the ER! #RheumatoidArthritis #HealthNews #Hospitalization #ChronicIllness #Healthcare #Health11Share
Charles Christensen+FollowRA Treatments: Big Wins & New HurdlesRA care has totally leveled up in the last 20 years—think better disease control, fewer steroids, and more people hitting remission. But here’s the twist: patients are older, have more health issues, and not everyone’s seeing those big functional gains, especially the elderly. Methotrexate use is down, and newer drugs are sticking around longer, but some folks still aren’t hitting their treatment goals. RA’s getting more manageable, but also way more complicated! #RheumatoidArthritis #HealthTrends #ChronicIllness #MedicalResearch #AgingPopulation #Health210Share
elizabethwang+Followmixing alcohol with ra medicationWondering if it's safe to mix alcohol with RA meds like methotrexate? It's complicated. Mixing can risk liver damage, especially with high alcohol intake. Always chat with your healthcare provider to understand what's best for you. #RheumatoidArthritis #HealthTips #StayInformed #Health191Share