| November Arthritis Walk on its way
The Arthritis Foundation's second annual Chilton County Arthritis Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m. at Chilton Medical Center. Registration and activities will open at 8:30 a.m. The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation's annual nationwide event that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation's number one cause of disability. This year's Chilton County Arthritis Walk will honor Dian Easterling as the adult honoree and Erin Whatley as the junior honoree. Erin is 17 years old and has been diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. She has been through some tough times dealing with her disease and would like to make everyone aware that kids get arthritis too! Dian was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 41. Dian's personal struggle with arthritis has raised her awareness of the number of people dealing with the illness.
Regular exercise may help arthritis sufferers
W hen it comes to exercise, sometimes doing nothing feels like a safer bet than doing something -- at least that's the thinking of many people with arthritis. Fifty-nine percent of arthritis sufferers 55 years old and older prove this adage every day by exercising less than what is recommended. There are, of course, the usual hurdles to exercise that challenge us all, but many people with arthritis are additionally fearful that exercise will make their pain and stiffness even worse. If movement feels uncomfortable, it certainly makes sense to avoid movement -- up until now, that is. A recent poll conducted on behalf of the Arthritis Foundation offers new hope for arthritis sufferers who fear they have no choice but to opt out of being active. Contrary to concerns of making matters worse, the poll's findings suggest that people with arthritis who exercise regularly have less joint pain than those who exercise less often.
Support group eases pain of arthritis patients
Dubai: Arthritis patients have welcomed a series of gatherings that lets them share tips on coping with their condition. About 50 people attended the first of three support programme sessions where they were given advice on topics such as reducing the strain on their joints and conserving energy. Once the three gatherings are over, organisers plan to hold regular support group meetings where those with arthritis can talk about their experiences. The gathering this week was organised by Emirates Arthritis Foundation, which was launched in April by Dubai Bone and Joint Centre under the patronage of Princess Haya Bint Al Hussain, Wife of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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