Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints, as well as in other organs in the body. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that occur when the body tissues are mistakenly attacked by its own immune system.

Rheumatoid arthritis does not just affect the joints. Tendons are like ropes which run inside lubricated tubes. The lubricating system is very similar to that in the joints themselves, so it is not surprising that tendons can also be affected by rheumatoid arthritis. In a few people, other parts of the body such as the lungs and the blood vessels may become inflamed.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints. It is a disabling and painful inflammatory condition, which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction.The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and muscles (more…)

Socrates was once asked by a pupil, this question: “What kind of people shall we be when we reach Elysium?”

And the answer was this: “We shall be the same kind of people that we were here.”

If there is a life after this, we are preparing for it now, just as I am today preparing for my life tomorrow.

What kind of a man shall I be tomorrow? Oh, about the same kind of a man that I am now. The kind of a man that I shall be next month depends upon the kind of a man that I have been this month. (more…)

As you get older, you tend to slow down the pace of your entire life, including how much exercise you get. But considering all the health risks that are a natural part of ageing, it may be more important than ever to increase the level of physical activity in your daily life as you get older. You don’t have to pull weights at the gym or run a marathon. Simplicity is the key to exercising in old age.

Walking

Walking is the simplest and most effective form of exercise. All you need is a comfortable pair of shoes, and the will to take that first step. Initially, aim for a 15 to 20 minute brisk walk. As your stamina increases, you could lengthen the period and pace of your walks. Always warm up and cool down with simple stretches. To prevent dehydration, drink water before and after your walks. If you don’t like the idea of scheduled exercise, try incorporating walking into other areas of your life – walk to the store instead of taking the car, or use the stairs instead of the elevator. (more…)