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6 Friendly Activities for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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You can choose games that stimulate your mind

Your brain should be constantly stimulated to function properly. In fact, being mentally active can be good for people of all ages. So, you can opt for crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, sudoku, chess, rebus puzzle and so on. You can download phone apps for these games if you want. 

The idea is to stay focused on these games and pay less attention to your symptoms. These activities can help you relieve stress, anxiety and other negative emotions accumulated as a result of rheumatoid arthritis pain.

You might also like: 5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp and 10 Easy Things You Can Do to Prevent Memory Loss.

 

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You can read more books

There are many people with rheumatoid arthritis who can’t read because they have trouble holding the book when symptoms occur. However, you can opt for book holders or choose audio books that can be played on your phone. 

According to medical experts, people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and opt for audio books are less likely to develop depression, anxiety and stress.

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