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A group of ten new leaders will be providing tools for living a healthy life with chronic health conditions. That's because they've just graduated from a training program called "Live Like Your Life Depends on It." Learn more about this group and where they will be facilitating their own trainings by clicking here.
A new study suggests that arthritis sufferers with pain at both joint and non-joint sites may suffer even more if they're having trouble sleeping. A group of 59 women with rheumatoid arthritis were studied. Read more about the study here.
New research suggests there may be even more benefits than previously thought from taking fish oil. The ingredient focused on in the research was DHA, heavily present in fish oil. Scientists looked at how the substance works in the human body. Read more about the finding here.
Researchers with the American College of Rheumatology say the use of a cane may help improve the condition of some who suffer from osteoarthritis. In a recent study, a group of men were asked to use a cane as often as they liked for eight weeks. Researches found that mechanical stresses in the knee and less …
The University of Nottingham in England will soon be home to the world's first research center solely dedicated to learning more about the pain of arthritis. The goal will be to find relief for individuals suffering from the disease. Read more here.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Communities Putting Prevention to Work: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Secretary Sebelius awards funding for Chronic Disease Self-Managmeent Programs for Older Adults, including Missouri.
Arthritis is one of the disabilities being highlighted by the AgrAbility Project with the University of Missouri Extension. The project has been awarded a four-year federal grant to continue. The project helps farmers remain in agriculture despite physical issues that may otherwise prevent them from continuing in that profession. Read more here.
University of Missouri researchers have recently concluded a study on the role of bioactive lipids in inflammatory disease. The goal being to determine which drugs will target which symptoms and how to minimize side effects. Read more here.
Chinese martial arts have been promoted for centuries as a healthy way to keep the body in shape. They may also help individuals with conditions such as arthritis. Read this article for more on how Tai chi can help an individual avoid medications they might otherwise rely on.