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My positive attitude has helped me navigate the years since I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, highlights Shama Amin from The Apprentice

Eat like the Med to reduce rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
Following a Mediterranean diet should become mainstream advice for people with rheumatoid arthritis experts suggest after reviewing the latest research.
Long-term opioid use… are you at risk?
Almost one-third of people with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia may be at risk of long-term opioid painkiller use, researchers warn in the British Medical Journal.
Cannabis use in medicine: evidence needed
A lot more research into the risks and benefits of cannabinoids (CBD) is necessary to keep pace with medicinal and recreational use in the US, an expert highlighted at a recent conference.
Cognitive functional therapy offers fresh hope for chronic back pain
People with long-term back pain experienced dramatic reductions in pain and disability after taking part in a new treatment programme.