How Rheumatoid Arthritis Speeds Aging—and How to Push Back

How Rheumatoid Arthritis Speeds Aging—and How to Push Back

January 26, 2026 · 50 min

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This episode explores the connection between rheumatoid arthritis, chronic inflammation, and accelerated biological aging.

What if rheumatoid arthritis doesn’t just cause joint pain—but quietly speeds up how fast your entire body ages? In this episode of Thriving with Arthritis, Dr. Diana Girnita sits down with Dr. Neha Bhanusali, from the University of Central Florida, with additional training in lifestyle medicine and culinary medicine, to explore the powerful and often overlooked connection between chronic inflammation, biological aging, and rheumatoid arthritis. In this conversation, we move beyond trends and...

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Host: Dr. Diana Girnita

Guest: Dr. Neha Bhanusali

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Organizations: University of Central Florida

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