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Healthy weight means more likely to reach remission in rheumatoid arthritis – research findings
People who are overweight or obese are less likely to achieve positive responses to early treatment for rheumatoid arthritis says US research. Continue reading
Weight loss through exercise alone does not protect knees
Obese people who lose a lot of weight can slow the degeneration of their knee cartilage, but only if they lose weight through diet and exercise or diet alone, according to a new study. Continue reading
Being overweight increases synovitis in rheumatoid arthritis
Excess weight is linked to a higher degree of synovitis in people with rheumatoid arthritis and can affect their treatment response, according to new research findings. Continue reading
Final call for product design ideas to help people living with arthritis
Arthritis Research UK and Design Council Spark are making a final call for innovative design ideas that would be life altering for people with arthritis. Applications close at 12 noon on 21 November 2017. Continue reading
Obesity linked to lower remission and higher disability in people with rheumatoid arthritis
People with rheumatoid arthritis whose body-mass index scores are higher have lower rates of remission and greater rates of disability. Continue reading
