NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The health status of people with rheumatoid arthritis improved between 1994 and 2004, according to a new study. The researchers suggest this is most likely the result of better and more aggressive treatments.
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Sunday, December 21, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Managing Holiday Stress with Arthritis
1. Don’t put off doing important things.
2. Do your holiday shopping early so you don’t feel pressured by the holiday rush. Learn to say no without feeling guilty.
3. Turning down extra duties, even for a short period of time, can reduce your stress. Make a list of your priorities. What must you do right away? What can you postpone? What can be eliminated?
4. Do a reality check. Put stressful situations in perspective by asking, “What exactly is at stake?” Learn to relax. Try different methods, such as deep breathing, progressive relaxation, guided imagery and visualization, until you find one or two you like best.
5.Set goals for your holiday activities and develop a plan of action for reaching them.
6. Find positive ways to express your feelings of stress, such as writing in a journal or exercising.
7. Focus your attention on positive aspects of the holiday season that you enjoy. Use your support systems.
8. Don’t push your body beyond its limits. Be sure to pace your activities and schedule periodic rest breaks.
2. Do your holiday shopping early so you don’t feel pressured by the holiday rush. Learn to say no without feeling guilty.
3. Turning down extra duties, even for a short period of time, can reduce your stress. Make a list of your priorities. What must you do right away? What can you postpone? What can be eliminated?
4. Do a reality check. Put stressful situations in perspective by asking, “What exactly is at stake?” Learn to relax. Try different methods, such as deep breathing, progressive relaxation, guided imagery and visualization, until you find one or two you like best.
5.Set goals for your holiday activities and develop a plan of action for reaching them.
6. Find positive ways to express your feelings of stress, such as writing in a journal or exercising.
7. Focus your attention on positive aspects of the holiday season that you enjoy. Use your support systems.
8. Don’t push your body beyond its limits. Be sure to pace your activities and schedule periodic rest breaks.
Kids with arthritis often disabled
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although many children with so-called juvenile idiopathic arthritis have a low level of disease, about one in five have moderate to severe disability, Italian researchers report.
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http://uk.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUKTRE4BH6P220081218
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http://uk.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUKTRE4BH6P220081218
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