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May is national Arthritis Awareness Month and if you hadn’t noticed, there are several activities being held around the U.S. Many communities are holding walks or runs to raise funds for arthritis research. The Los Angeles walk in Brentwood had over 650 participants that raised nearly $200,000. The participants included former Dodger Ron Cey. [...] Kawasaki disease is a form of vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels. It typically develops in young children with over 80% of patients under the age of 5, and affects boys more than girls. [...] A report published today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 300,000 children in the U.S. suffer from some from of arthritis. Included in that estimate are some 50,000 to 100,000 that suffer from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that can lead to permanent joint damage. This report, published in the [...] One of the more common recommendations for treating arthritis is the use of heat. The Arthritis Foundation’s website recommends using heat to relax muscles and stimulate blood circulation. They suggest using dry heat, such as heating pads or heat lamps, or moist heat, such as warm baths or heated wash cloths. Other options for [...] I just read a great story from the Independent newspaper in New Jersey. The Holmdel Township Preschool Center raised funds for the Arthritis Foundation by holding a Jingle Bell Jump on December 5th. There have been many run and walk fundraisers across the country to support the Arthritis Foundation but this event was unique. [...] If you suffer from arthritis, there is great news for you! You do not have to quit playing golf. Actually, golf can help improve the symptoms of arthritis and add strength and mobility! Exercise has been found to be one of the best ways to treat osteoarthritis. Exercise can help your mood, act [...] The Arthritis Foundation recently came out with its list of the top 10 arthritis events for the year 2007. This series will focus on those events. #1: Passage of FDA Legislation on Drug Regulation and Safety The Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 was signed into law by President Bush in [...] |
  
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