Many people are surprised to learn what counts as a drink. In the United States, a standard drink is any drink that contains about 0.6 fluid ounces or 14 grams of pure alcohol. Although the drinks pictured here are different sizes, each contains approximately the same amount of alcohol and counts as a single standard drink. 12 fl oz of.
Arthritis is an umbrella term used to describe pain, stiffness and inflammation of the joints. However, there are different kinds of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). Although RA and OA both affect the joints, they are very different forms of the same broader condition.Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, while osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease.lthough RA and OA both affect the joints, they are very different forms of the same broader condition. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, while osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease.
Rheumatoid arthritis has several features that make it different from other kinds of arthritis. (See box âFeatures of Rheumatoid Arthritis.â) For example, rheumatoid arthritis generally occurs in a symmetrical pattern, meaning that if one knee or hand is involved, the other one also is.The disease often affects the wrist joints and the finger joints closest to the hand. Rest and exercise: People with rheumatoid arthritis need a good balance between rest and exercise, with more rest when the disease is active and more exercise when it is not. 2  Rest helps to reduce active joint inflammation and pain and to fight fatigue.