Tag Archives: Arthritis

If you liked… What are hidden and invisible disabilities?

Posted on May 30, 2022 by mpgarcia

May 2022 hosts a variety of awareness events, including Mental Health Awareness Month, Better Speech and Hearing Month, National Arthritis Awareness Month, and National Stroke Awareness Month, among others. To help celebrate, we are updating our blogpost on hidden and … Continue reading →

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What is Osteoporosis?

Posted on January 16, 2020 by mpgarcia

According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), osteoporosis is a “disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue.” The low bone mass and … Continue reading →

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What kinds of conditions can affect the knee?

Posted on October 15, 2019 by mpgarcia

The knee joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the knee joint move. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), … Continue reading →

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Even with Arthritis, You Can #MoveinMay!

Posted on May 1, 2017 by naricspotlight

May is Arthritis Awareness Month as well as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, which actually make a beautiful pairing: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, exercise has been shown to reduce pain and fatigue and improve … Continue reading →

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Spring has sprung, so let’s get moving!

Posted on April 12, 2017 by mpgarcia

Spring has arrived here in DC and with it have come the cherry blossoms, warmer weather, and an urge to be outside! NARIC staff are enjoying the blossoming flowers and warmer weather. They are also gearing up their exercise routines … Continue reading →

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The Better Living Toolkit: A new resource from the Arthritis Foundation

Posted on May 27, 2016 by cgraves34

May is Arthritis Awareness Month. The Arthritis Foundation has introduced a new resource, the Better Living Toolkit that allows individual’s to understand their arthritic disease and develop a treatment plan unique to their individual needs with the goal to live … Continue reading →

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May is Arthritis Awareness Month!

Posted on May 16, 2016 by cgraves34

May is Arthritis Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis affects one in five adults and 1 in every 250 children the United States. The CDC, Arthritis Foundation, and other organizations are partnering to … Continue reading →

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What is arthritis?

Posted on May 16, 2016 by mpgarcia

Arthritis refers to joint pain or joint disease and can affect people of all races, genders, and ages. It may be caused by inflammation, which affects the tissue lining of the joints. Inflammation may include swelling, redness, heat, and pain … Continue reading →

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Disability News Weekly Roundup – Monday, April 4 to Friday, April 8

Posted on April 8, 2016 by bchaiken2014

Media: Ad campaign targets Hollywood disability references (Disability Scoop) With a new advertising campaign, Family Member, a disability advocacy group, is putting Hollywood on notice that it is not acceptable to mock people with disabilities. A quarter-page advertisement running in … Continue reading →

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Arthritis and Aging – Free Advice in Spanish from the National Institute on Aging and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Posted on April 21, 2015 by mpgarcia

Many older adults experience at least one type of arthritis. Whether it is osteoarthritis, gout, or rheumatoid arthritis, talk to your doctor about arthritis if you are experiencing ongoing joint pain or tenderness, joint swelling, joint stiffness, problems using or … Continue reading →

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