Physical activity, by definition, is any skeletal muscle body movement that results in energy
expenditure. In the last few decades, a plethora of scientific evidences have accumulated …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterised by functional disability, pain, fatigue and body
composition alterations that can further impact on the physical dysfunction seen in RA. RA is …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, which not only affects the joints but
can also impact on general well-being and risk for cardiovascular disease. Regular physical …

This paper aims to highlight the importance of exercise in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) and to demonstrate the multitude of beneficial effects that properly designed exercise …

Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common chronic inflammatory joint
disease and is associated with an excess risk of cardiovascular disease. For the general …

Since the 19th century, many studies have enlightened the role of inflammation in
atherosclerosis, changing our perception of “vessel plaque due to oxidized lipoproteins” …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints in which systemic
overproduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis …

Objective To assess the efficacy of a multifaceted counseling intervention at improving
physical activity participation and patient outcomes. Methods We recruited people with …

Both cachexia and cardiovascular disease are strongly associated with rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) and linked to the chronic inflammatory process. Typically, rheumatoid cachexia occurs …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with significant
functional impairment and increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Along with …