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MAOP Press Release – Missouri Programs Assist Veterans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              Contact: Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program November 11, 2014                                      (888) 702-8818 Thank Our Veterans and Offer Steps to Better Health Today, November 11, we celebrate Veterans Day.  Veterans Day was originally proclaimed as “Armistice Day” In November 1919 at the end of World War I.  The Act of 1938 officially …

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CDC Report on Arthritis Among Veterans Released

Today, November 7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their weekly public health information and recommendations report (MMWR, Vol. 63, No. 44); this report has information of note for the arthritis community.  We know that arthritis is very common overall for both men and women of all age groups and ethnicities.  In …

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Steps to Better Health Spotlight: Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program helps individuals improve in flexibility and motion. The exercises done are designed to support individuals with arthritis or pain from other health conditions. All exercises help support joint movement and are modifiable to an individual’s needs.  No matter if you are just starting to exercise for the first time, if …

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Steps to Better Health Spotlight: Self-Management Education

Self-management classes help teach and reinforce important skills so individuals can properly manage a number of common chronic diseases. Some common chronic health problems include: arthritis, asthma diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, and lung disease. These programs are offered in a classroom-like setting and are led by other people who have chronic health conditions. The …

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Steps to Better Health Spotlight: Walk With Ease

The Walk With Ease program is designed to help individuals stay active in order to comfort joints and relieve arthritis pain. It consists of a basic workout regimen, which may seem scary; however, Walk With Ease is very friendly to those just starting or re-starting physical activity programs. It involves a basic warm-up followed by …

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September and October Steps to Better Health Classes

More classes coming to a city near you in September and October 2014!  Do you want to lead a happier, healthier life?  Take the first Step to Better Health and sign up today. 9/15-11/6, Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:15-11:15 am Located at Senior Center of Macon, Macon, MO Email [email protected] for …

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