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  2. Common Causes of Arthritis for Women (& How to Treat It) - AOL

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    It happens over time and can be due to the effects of aging, overuse of a joint, or injury. Then there’s inflammatory arthritis. This category of arthritis is the result of an inflammatory ...

  3. Rheumatoid arthritis - Wikipedia

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    While the cause of rheumatoid arthritis is not clear, it is believed to involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. [1] The underlying mechanism involves the body's immune system attacking the joints. [1] This results in inflammation and thickening of the joint capsule. [1] It also affects the underlying bone and cartilage. [1]

  4. Arthritis - Wikipedia

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    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disorder in which the body's own immune system starts to attack body tissues. [72] The attack is not only directed at the joint but to many other parts of the body. In rheumatoid arthritis, most damage occurs to the joint lining and cartilage which eventually results in erosion of two opposing bones.

  5. Rheumatoid factor - Wikipedia

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    High levels of rheumatoid factor (in general, above 20 IU/mL, 1:40, or over the 95th percentile; there is some variation among labs) occur in rheumatoid arthritis (present in 80%) and Sjögren's syndrome (present in 50-70% of primary forms of disease). [11] The higher the level of RF the greater the probability of destructive articular disease.

  6. #1. I'm 70 years old. My precious wife of 41 years died this past January. I still feel like my world exploded. My kids and grandkids stay in touch and try to keep me from being lonely.

  7. Common thyroid drug levothyroxine linked to bone mass loss - AOL

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    A recent abstract presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America suggested that levothyroxine use in people with typical hormone ranges could lead to lower bone mass ...

  8. Aging-associated diseases - Wikipedia

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    Over time, these processes can stiffen the vasculature. For these reasons, older age is listed as a major risk factor for atherosclerosis. [ 16 ] Specifically, the risk of atherosclerosis increases for men above 45 years of age and women above 55 years of age.

  9. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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    Over 45 for men and over 55 for women. Family history. Having a family history of early heart disease. Sex. People born male are at increased risk. Congenital defects. Having problems with your ...