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GET UP AND MOVE! May is Arthritis Awareness
Month - The Perfect Time to Learn the
Importance of Staying Active
ATLANTA, May 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Today, one in five Americans suffers from
the pain of arthritis.
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) projects that by the year
2030, 67 million people in the U.S. will
live with arthritis, up from current
estimates of 46 million.
Arthritis can be a painful, life-impacting
condition, but its effects may be lessened
through physical activity.
Physical activity, such as walking, is
crucial in preventing and managing the
nation's most common cause of disability.
In fact, the Arthritis Foundation says
Americans cannot afford to be inactive. This
simple, inexpensive activity can help
achieve and maintain a healthy weight and
reduce the risk of arthritis.
"Physical activity is a natural pain
reliever for most people suffering from
arthritis," said Patience White, M.D., chief
public health officer, Arthritis Foundation.
"Walking just 10 minutes, three times a day
can ease
joint pain, improve mobility and reduce
fatigue often associated with arthritis."
As the organization celebrates its 60th
anniversary, the Arthritis Foundation is
working to inform the public of the benefits
of walking to ease the pain of arthritis or
prevent some forms from developing.
In addition to causing pain, disability and
loss of independence, arthritis exacts a
hefty financial toll on the U.S. economy,
costing the nation $128 annually.
"The prevalence of obesity continues to rise
even though it can often be prevented by
staying active through simple activities
such as walking," said White. "A weight loss
of 15 pounds can decrease the pain due to
osteoarthritis by 50 percent."
May is Arthritis Awareness Month and to get
Americans moving, each year the Arthritis
Foundation hosts Arthritis Walk events
around the country designed to educate
Americans about the health benefits of
walking while
raising critical funds to fight arthritis.
To sign up for Arthritis Walk events, visit
http://www.arthritis.org.
For a free copy of the Arthritis Today
Walking Guide, including tips on getting
started, staying injury-free and
keeping it all fun, call 800-283-7800 or
visit
http://www.arthritis.org.
About the Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is the leading
health organization addressing the needs of
some 46 million Americans living with
arthritis, the nation's most common cause of
disability.
Founded in 1948, with headquarters in
Atlanta, the Arthritis Foundation has
multiple service points located
throughout the country.
The Arthritis Foundation is the largest
private, not-for-profit contributor to
arthritis research in the world, funding
more than $380 million in research grants
since 1948.
Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year,
the foundation helps individuals take
control of arthritis by providing public
health education; pursuing public policy and
legislation; and conducting evidence-based
programs to improve the quality of life for
those living with arthritis. Information is
available 24 hours a day, seven
days a week at 1-800-283-7800 or
http://www.arthritis.org.
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