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Mind, Body, Spirit - A monthly e-newsletter from the Arthritis Foundation - August 2004 issue

August 2004

How to HelpBecome a MemberBecome an advocateDonate your car

Informational Articles

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Nutritional Aspects of RA

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Double-jointedness and Hand OA

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Lack of Protein Linked to Lupus?

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In YourNeighborhoodContact your local office to find out about exercise classes, self-help groups, events and other special programs in your area.Calendar of EventsJoints in Motion Marathons More>Programs & Services More>Jingle Bell Run/Walk More>100 Hole Challenge® More>Irish America's Cup More>

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Research Update Get the latest news on advances in Arthritis Foundation-funded research.

Arthritis Agenda Learn more about current, major advocacy priorities for improving the lives of people with arthritis.

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Focus Off Your HealthIf you're focusing too much on your health, you may be worrying yourself sick. Here's how to tell when you've crossed the line -- and how to get things back into perspective. With the advent of new technology and the ever changing relationship between a patient and a doctor it is easy for one to become over focused on one's health especially when the pain from arthritis can be constant. But is this constant emphasis on health really good for you? Over-focusing doesn't directly affect your arthritis, but it can create physical reactions that negatively impact your overall health. In the long-term, chronic conditions create a constant state of emergency in the body and can cause headaches, sleep loss, stress, increased pain and depression.Read More...

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Celebrate SummerThe first weekend in September and Labor Day mark the end of summer for many people. So, don't let summer slip away without a proper send-off. Before the routines and formality of autumn set in, enjoy one last casual summer party to say farewell to the lazy days of summer. We've got some simple, tasty recipes to help you plan that last summer hoorah! So invite your friends and family and savor the taste of the season.Healthy Recipes Perfect for any Party-

Artichoke Frittata

Baked Zucchini

Three-Bean Salad

Peach Cobbler

Marinated Pork Loin

Back to SchoolIt's amazing how time seems to fly by. It feels like summer just began and already it's time for the kids to head back to school. If your child or grandchild has arthritis, their limitations can make going back to school stressful. You can help them prepare by arming yourself with useful knowledge about juvenile arthritis and ways to prevent sports injuries.

Basic Info. about Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile Arthritisand the classroom

Guide to Sports Injury and Prevention

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Financial PlanningLeaving a legacy...Like all superheroes, Lester has a secret identity. Even his closest friends are unaware of the great power he secretly carries. They may only see him as a kind, mild-mannered, retired air conditioner salesman. He knows the truth. Like all heroes, Lester will save his superhuman strength and use it only when the time is right. Unlike other heroes, though, he is prepared to share the source of his secret power with you. Find out Lester's secret...

Savvy Seniors

Why Drugs Cost So Much

Medical Debt

Research NewsYour Generosity at Work!New Insights About Cartilage Healthy cartilage cushions the ends of the bones in joints and allows joints to move smoothly. It consists of cartilage cells and a shock-absorbing "matrix" structure that is composed of large amounts of proteins produced by the cartilage cells. Two processes that lead to the painful destruction of the joint cartilage seen in osteoarthritis (OA) are loss of matrix proteins and the abnormal maturation and death of the cartilage cells. A better understanding of normal cartilage biology and factors that may prevent these abnormal processes could lead to better treatments or even ways to prevent the joint damage in OA. Read More...

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In The News

Osteoporosis Visits are Up Researchers from Stanford Prevention Research Center found that from 1994 until last year, the number of women visiting doctors for osteoporosis increased severly. The fivefold increase coincided with the introduction of Fosamax and Evista, two osteoporosis drugs. Read more...Antibiotic Reduces Cartilage LossResearch conducted at the Indiana University School of Medicine found that doxycycline, a common antibiotic, appears to reduce cartilage loss and pain in women whose knees show early signs of osteoarthritis.Read more...

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