rachel60+FollowThis Tiny Implant Hacks Your Nerves!Rheumatoid arthritis just got a wild new treatment: an FDA-approved implant that zaps your vagus nerve to fight inflammation. Instead of more meds, this device nudges your body’s own anti-inflammatory reflexes—think of it as a daily tune-up for your immune system. It’s a game-changer for people who struggle with current treatments, and it could last up to 10 years. Science fiction? Nope, just science! #Health #BodyHealth #RheumatoidArthritis131Share
Ryan Lewis+FollowTiny Implant Could Change RA ForeverDid you hear about this? The FDA just approved a wild new device for rheumatoid arthritis—an implant that zaps your vagus nerve to fight inflammation. It’s called the SetPoint System, and it’s for people who don’t get relief from regular meds. The best part? No immune system risks like with some drugs, and most patients in the study ditched their old meds after a year. Could this be the future for autoimmune diseases? #Health #BodyHealth #RheumatoidArthritis7610Share
margaret39+FollowMediterranean Diet = RA Risk Buster?Did you know eating like you’re on a Greek island could actually help protect your joints? A huge new study found that people who stick to the Mediterranean diet—think lots of veggies, legumes, and olive oil—had up to a 29% lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Legumes and olive oil were the real MVPs. There’s no cure for RA, but this anti-inflammatory eating style might just be your secret weapon for keeping those aches at bay! #MediterraneanDiet #RheumatoidArthritis #AntiInflammatory #HealthNews #Wellness #Health10Share
margaret39+FollowMediterranean Diet = RA Risk Buster?Did you know eating like you’re on a Greek island could actually help protect your joints? A huge new study found that people who stick to the Mediterranean diet—think lots of veggies, legumes, and olive oil—had up to a 29% lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Legumes and olive oil were the real MVPs. There’s no cure for RA, but this anti-inflammatory eating style might just be your secret weapon for keeping those aches at bay! #MediterraneanDiet #RheumatoidArthritis #AntiInflammatory #HealthNews #Wellness30Share
Michelle Welch+FollowRA Patients Face Surprising Hospital RisksDid you know people with rheumatoid arthritis are way more likely to end up in the hospital for things like heart failure and pulmonary edema, even years after diagnosis? A big Canadian study found RA patients have a higher risk of avoidable hospitalizations, especially if they’re older or have other health issues. Turns out, having good access to primary care could make a huge difference in keeping these folks out of the ER! #RheumatoidArthritis #HealthNews #Hospitalization #ChronicIllness #Healthcare #Health11Share
Charles Christensen+FollowRA Treatments: Big Wins & New HurdlesRA care has totally leveled up in the last 20 years—think better disease control, fewer steroids, and more people hitting remission. But here’s the twist: patients are older, have more health issues, and not everyone’s seeing those big functional gains, especially the elderly. Methotrexate use is down, and newer drugs are sticking around longer, but some folks still aren’t hitting their treatment goals. RA’s getting more manageable, but also way more complicated! #RheumatoidArthritis #HealthTrends #ChronicIllness #MedicalResearch #AgingPopulation #Health210Share
elizabethwang+Followmixing alcohol with ra medicationWondering if it's safe to mix alcohol with RA meds like methotrexate? It's complicated. Mixing can risk liver damage, especially with high alcohol intake. Always chat with your healthcare provider to understand what's best for you. #RheumatoidArthritis #HealthTips #StayInformed #Health241Share
