Do you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects nearly 1.3 million people in the US. It occurs when the body begins to fight its own tissue and cartilage. This leads to swelling, redness, and pain in the joints of the hands and feet. New research out of All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi suggests that yoga may be beneficial for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. The study found that completing two hours of yoga daily, 5 days a week, for 8 weeks helped relieve participants pain and reduce depression symptoms associated with the disease. What are you waiting for? Dust off that old yoga mat! This Stay Young Medical Minute is brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas, a leader in preventative and proactive medicine. Learn why patients from around the globe trust Executive Medicine of Texas to their health. Visit EMTexas.com that’s EMTexas.com.