When it comes to managing high blood pressure, one thing many people overlook is how family history affects blood pressure levels. If you’ve ever been told, “It runs in the family,” when discussing health issues, there’s a good reason for that. Genetics play a major role in hypertension, and if your parents or grandparents had…
So, you’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), or maybe someone close to you is dealing with it, and you’re wondering just how much it’s going to impact your daily life. That’s a totally fair question, and trust me, as someone who’s been working with RA patients for years, I get it. One of the…
Rheumatoid arthritis and its effect on balance can often go unnoticed until it starts impacting your day-to-day life in bigger ways. As someone who works closely with individuals living with RA, I’ve seen how it can truly throw a wrench in one’s ability to stand tall, walk straight, or even get through daily tasks without…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis in the knees can be tough, but exercise doesn’t have to be off the table! If you’re dealing with knee pain due to RA, you can still find exercises that help improve mobility, reduce stiffness, and strengthen the muscles around the knee. Why Exercise is Key for Knee RA Rheumatoid arthritis…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) doesn’t just affect your joints – it impacts your mobility and daily life in ways you might not expect. In this article, we break down what rheumatoid arthritis is and how it can affect your ability to move, as well as what you can do to manage it. If you or someone…