People who never drink alcohol have a greater risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), new research has suggested.
Experts from the University of Sheffield conducted a study on more than 800 RA sufferers and 1,000 healthy people, and discovered that those who drink alcohol on 10 or more days a month have a decreased risk of developing RA.
The research, published online in the journal Rheumatology, also found that the symptoms of the disease are less severe if sufferers drink alcohol.
People were asked to record the number of days on which they had at least one alcoholic drink over the previous month. Those who had RA but drank 10 or more alcoholic drinks a month had less damage to their joints, and were more mobile.
James Maxwell, a consultant rheumatologist at the Rotherham Foundation NHS Trust, said that X-rays showed less damage to joints, inflammation had decreased, and there was less pain and disability.
He added: "We found that patients who had drunk alcohol most frequently had symptoms that were less severe than those who had never drunk alcohol or only drunk it infrequently."
SAARP has negotiated special deals for its members.
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Intercape offers a 15% discount on Flexi and Full fares to all seniors over the age of 60
Starlight cruises offers the following to all Senior Citizens: 20% discount on cruises from 2 to 4 nights. 10% discount on cruises 5 nights and longer. 
Nu Metro gives Senior Citizens aged 60 and over a 50 % discount on all shows on weekdays up to and including the 5.30 one, and on Saturdays and Sundays. 
South African Senior Citizens (60 years and over) until 30 February 2010: R74.00 for a return ticket(normal fare R145.00) on presentation of a valid South African ID document.
Stores across the country offer senior citizens of 65 and over a 10% discount on all purchases made on a Wednesday, excluding items already discounted as special offers. 
Retirement Villages can negotiate special MNET subscription fees for its residents.
Transnet's Shosholoza offers seniors 60 years and older a 25% discount.
The SABC gives a rebate to pensioners aged 70 and over on the annual TV Licence Fee. 
Telkom has a special for pensioners aged 70 and over:
The Post Office defines a pensioner as someone over 60. A pensioner holding a Postbank account gets the full concession. This is bigger than for someone who does not hold a Postbank account. 
Stores across the country offer senior citizens over 60 special discounts...
Hertz offers discounts of up 15% to over 55's
Greyhound offers a 5% discount to all seniors older than 60 able to produce a valid ID or Senior Citizen card. 
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