Last week, we wrote about “Living Better, Aging Well” in recognition of World Arthritis Day (October 12, 2013). When considering what it means to age well, it is important to consider what data is available to us describing how aging is perceived in the United States. For the second year, USA Today, the National Council …
Adults with arthritis may respond to this question that their social life is limited. If you are trying to think about how you would respond to this question, there are several things you may want to think about. When friends or family invite you to attend a gathering, are you able to attend? Do you …
Many people who suffer from chronic long term conditions like arthritis have symptoms like pain and weakness, and may one day experience disability. People with long-term health conditions are alsolikely to suffer from depression and anxiety. For anyone who has been diagnosed with these conditions this may come as no surprise. Research shows there may be …
Last Friday, May 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). The report contained two articles of note for the arthritis community. First, a report on walking among adults with arthritis was released. The report, State-Specific Prevalence of Walking Among Adults With Arthritis – United States, …
The hip is one of the largest joints in the body, with a ball-and-socket design— the femoral head (ball) sits in the acetabulum (socket)—connecting thigh to pelvis. The surface of the bones is covered in cartilage, which acts as a cushion and allows movement. In a healthy hip, a small amount of fluid is produced …
Many people are affected by one or more chronic health condition, such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. There are also many family members who act as a caregiver for individuals affected by a chronic disease. Actively engaging in one’s health, through self-management techniques and physical activities, can help to improve …
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If you have heard of or participated in Stanford University's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), you may also be aware that Stanford also has a Diabetes Self-Management Program. Both of these programs are delivered over six weeks in 2-2.5 hour sessions in group, in-person settings. A new course opportunity is available in an online, group …
The Missouri Tobacco Quitline was highlighted in the Center's for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) journal Preventing Chronic Disease. A peer-reviewed research article "State Quitlines and Cessation Patterns Among Adults with Selected Chronic Diseases in 15 States, 2005-2008" was published in the December 2012, Volume 9 of the Preventing Chronic Disease journal.
Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) administers a telephone survey known as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Every other year, in odd years, questions are asked specifically pertaining to arthritis. As a state program, the Missouri Arthritis and Osteporosis Program (MAOP) can then take this data and better understand …
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