In the News: December 2015

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While research has shown that fish oil can help decrease joint tenderness and stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis patients, and may have a similar effect on osteoarthritis (OA), a new study suggests that taking more of the supplement doesnt boost its benefits. Its estimated that 42.1 million adults in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, and those who do increase their risk of requiring revision surgery of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) following the initial procedure. Yoga is known to calm the mind, but now a study suggests that the ancient practice, combined with stretching, may be useful for easing the pain of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). The fatigue caused by either rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or osteoarthritis (OA) can put you in a bad mood, but being more physically active can help turn your frown upside down.
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