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Lifestyle Knowledge for Chronic Conditions
Reliable, science-based information about chronic conditions. Discover what you can do today with nutrition, movement, sleep and relaxation.
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How to Promote Healthy Aging: Start with Your Plate
Iodine on a Plant-Based Diet: How to Get Enough
Is Cow’s Milk Healthy?
Is Eating Plant-Based More Expensive?
Is Plant-Based Meat Healthy?
Is Plant-Based Protein Lower Quality Than Animal Protein?
Is Power Napping Healthy?
Is Soy Healthy?
Is Yoga Effective for Osteoarthritis? Here’s What Research Shows
Is All Processed Food Unhealthy?
Is One Glass of Alcohol Per Day Healthy?
Lifestyle and Rheumatic Diseases
Why lifestyle matters when you live with a chronic condition
In rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and many other chronic conditions, low-grade inflammation in the body plays a role. Research shows that nutrition, physical activity, sleep and relaxation can influence this inflammation and symptoms such as pain, stiffness and fatigue. Lifestyle does not replace your medical treatment, but it can be a valuable addition to it. Always talk to your doctor before making changes to your treatment or medication.
In the knowledge center, you can read what the science says, translated into steps you can take yourself. Our articles are written by registered dietitians (Netherlands), medical doctors and researchers, with sources cited in every article. Use the topic buttons under Browse by topic, above the article overview, to see only the articles on one subject.
Would you like to get started with guidance and the support of others? Take a look at our lifestyle program, developed and studied in clinical trials with Amsterdam UMC and Reade, a rheumatology center in Amsterdam. Have a question about the program or the support? Get in touch with us.