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rheumatoid arthritis ↔ depression

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Both depression and rheumatoid arthritis are linked through the underlying mechanism of chronic inflammation, which is identified as a common factor in both autoimmune disorders and mental health conditions as described in [1], [2], and [3].

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What Is Inflammation? Types, Causes & Treatment my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is involved in the disease process of autoimmune diseases (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis), cardiovascular diseases (heart disease, high blood pressure), certain cancers, gastrointestinal diseases (Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease), lung diseases (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), mental health conditions (depression, anxiety), metabolic diseases (Type 2 diabetes), and neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease).
Inflammation: Definition, Diseases, Types, and Treatment - WebMD webmd.com WebMD 1 fact
claimInflammatory conditions include neurological conditions (Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson's), autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis), gastrointestinal conditions (Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis), mental health disorders (depression, anxiety), cardiovascular issues (high blood pressure, heart disease), lung disease (asthma, COPD), metabolic disorders (type 2 diabetes), and certain cancers.
Chronic Inflammation: How to Test For it and Prevent it medichecks.com Medichecks 1 fact
claimChronic inflammation is associated with various conditions, including autoimmune diseases (thyroid conditions, rheumatoid arthritis), cardiovascular diseases (high blood pressure, heart disease), gastrointestinal disorders (inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), lung diseases (COPD, asthma), mood conditions (depression), metabolic diseases (type 2 diabetes), neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s disease), and some cancers.