Archive for February, 2010
Facts About Arthritis
What is arthritis?
The term arthritis refers to about 120 different diseases that can affect the joints, muscles and other soft tissues. The three most common forms are osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis, affecting an estimated 21 million adults in this country. Commonly [...]
Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease
Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease
About 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. Unless a cure or prevention for the disease is found, this number is expected to increase as the population ages. While the disease can occur in individuals in their 30s and 40s, it is most prevalent among older individuals: about one in 10 persons [...]
