Did you know that your BMI, or Body Mass Index, could affect your rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and disease activity? It can. Having a very low or very high BMI could make RA remission more difficult, and can also be considered a risk factor for the disease.

To learn more, check out my latest Healthline article on RA and Body Mass Index:

http://www.healthline.com/health-news/high-bmi-makes-ra-remission-harder-112414