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Why does exercise matter?

Exercise is good for your overall health, helping reduce fatigue and ease depression. Additionally, exercise can help manage your RA symptoms!

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Adults with RA are at a higher risk of developing heart disease, which may increase risk for heart attack and stroke.

Participating in regular physical activity or exercise strengthens your heart, improves lung function, reduces the risk of heart attack, and decreases the risk of developing heart disease.

Adults with RA are at a higher risk for conditions such as insulin resistance, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, and obesity. All of these conditions can lead to increased risk of heart disease.

Participating in regular physical activity and exercise can lower blood glucose and blood pressure, and decrease insulin resistance. It can also promote weight loss and prevent weight gain.

Adults with RA are at a higher risk of bone density loss including osteopenia and osteoporosis.

Participating in regular physical activity and exercise can improve bone strength, improve bone density, and prevent the progression of osteoporosis.

Adults with RA are at a higher risk of developing sarcopenia, a condition that causes a loss of muscle mass and strength.

A combination of aerobic and strength exercise can improve muscle strength, muscle mass, physical function and balance.

 

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