Researchers suggest weight gain precedes the painful condition By Ellin Holohan FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests that severe weight gain might raise the risk for rheumatoid arthritis — a painful, chronic ailment — especially among obese women. The epidemiological research indicated that about half of the increase in rheumatoid arthritis...

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Unhappiness, unhealthy dieting less likely when girls were OK with their size, researchers found FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) — Overweight teen girls who are happy with their size and shape have higher levels of self-esteem, are less likely to be depressed and are less prone to unhealthy behaviors than those who don’t like their...

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Solution lies in instilling healthy habits, not adding medication, experts say By Serena Gordon FRIDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) — No longer an adults-only issue, heart health has become increasingly problematic for American children. An array of factors has been deemed key to a healthy heart by the American Heart Association, including maintaining a healthy...

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Walk around during commercials (HealthDay News) — You don’t have to give up television watching just to lead a more active lifestyle. The American Council on Exercise suggests these ways to exercise while you’re watching TV: Don’t use your remote. Instead, get up off the couch to change the channel. During commercial breaks, walk up...

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