The Arthritis Foundation—September 5, 2017
The Arthritis Foundation featured HSS rheumatologist Susan M. Goodman, MD in an article about surprising inflammation triggers in different forms of arthritis.
According to Dr. Goodman, smoking sparks inflammation. In addition, she said that body fat produces chemicals that promote low-grade inflammation. If overweight, the article noted that losing weight is beneficial for the joints and decreases the levels of chemicals linked to inflammation.
Read the full article at blog.arthritis.org
Tracy Hickenbottom
Monique Irons
Sherry Randolph
212.606.1197
mediarelations@hss.edu
Andrew Worob
Otis Gamboa
socialmediacontact@hss.edu