Rheumatoid Arthritis

Everyday Health shares their favorite organizations for rheumatoid arthritis support and information on how best to manage the condition.

People with RA were more likely to have memory and attention impairments compared to people without the disease, a new study showed.

Discover how to manage life with rheumatoid arthritis, balancing the unpredictability of RA with the need for planning and spontaneity for optimal living.

Rheumatologists are specialists who treat rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, but it can be a challenge to find the right one for you. Learn about what to look for in a doctor.

Learn how to prepare to add an IL-6 inhibitor to treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, including tests you'll need to take, how to administer the drug, and side effects to look for.

To raise rheumatoid arthritis (RA) awareness, Rheumatoid Awareness Day, or RA Day, was started by RA warrior Kelly O'Neill and the Rheumatoid Patient Foundation.

Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms like joint pain and stiffness don’t have to keep you from doing the things you love. Try these RA-friendly hobbies.

Most people with rheumatoid arthritis need to improve stability, balance, and core strength. An exercise ball can help you work on all three aspects. Learn how to get started.

Some reports suggest a gluten-free diet may improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, but more evidence is needed.

In addition to RA drugs, hand and finger exercises can prevent joint deterioration and damage. Learn about occupational therapy putty exercises.

Rheumatoid arthritis medications may interact with common beverages such as grapefruit juice, milk, and alcohol. Learn how to avoid drug interactions.

Learn how physical activity can reduce joint pain, improve strength, flexibility, mood, and overall well-being. Get tips on starting an exercise regimen and sticking with it.

Little data supports cryotherapy for improving rheumatoid arthritis symptoms like pain and inflammation. Learn about whole-body cryotherapy (WBC).

Regular cinnamon consumption may lower RA disease activity and symptoms, studies show. Learn how experts recommend getting your daily dose.

Rest for joints is a key aspect of rheumatoid arthritis treatment. Learn how wearing joint braces or splints can reduce joint pain and other symptoms.

A look at how the body’s response to stress affects rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Learn how stress worsens RA and how to reverse the stress response.

Stress can trigger rheumatoid arthritis pain and stiffness. Get to the source of stress to ease RA symptoms and boost resilience with these tips.

Rheumatoid arthritis impacts family and friends as well as the person diagnosed with RA. Caregivers can offer support, help ease joint pain, and more.

Ease rheumatoid arthritis hip pain with these easy steps. Learn to soften the hip flexor muscle tightness that worsens joint pain on EverydayHealth.com