Sedentary behaviour is reported to have adverse consequences for metabolic, functional and cardiovascular health — outcomes already prevalent in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This commentary considers the relevance of sedentary behaviour in the context of RA, highlighting the limitations of past work and offering suggestions for a new research agenda.
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Fenton, S., Kitas, G. Sedentary behaviour in RA — a new research agenda. Nat Rev Rheumatol 12, 698–700 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrrheum.2016.179
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