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Arthritis Treatments and Joint Pain Relief Ideas Featured on Newly Launched Arthritis Today Web Site

June 29, 2011 By vchomere Leave a Comment


Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 30, 2009

The Arthritis Foundation today announces the launch of an arthritis treatment and joint pain relief Web site ArthritisToday.org.

Created to improve the daily lives of the 1 in 5 Americans living with arthritis, the new Web site includes up-to-date articles about the most widely used natural arthritis supplements, latest advancements in arthritis treatments, including the drug side effects people must know, plus lots of great ideas for joint pain relief and much more.

Cindy McDaniel, publisher of Arthritis Today, says that ArthritisToday.org is a robust new Web site that provides people with arthritis the information and tools they need to live better with arthritis every day.

“With features such as free exercise videos, breaking arthritis news, answers from top medical experts, and more, ArthritisToday.org offers a place to go on a daily basis to stay informed and feel great again,” McDaniel said.

About Arthritis Today

Arthritis Today’s mission is to give readers the information, resources and inspiration they need to live better with arthritis. Research has shown that people with chronic illness can improve their health measurably through self-education and self-help. Arthritis Today gives readers who have arthritis the tools to learn more, take control and help themselves through upbeat, empowering information. The message they hear about their arthritis is that they can manage their condition and live a happy, healthier life. Information is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at ArthritisToday.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, nonprofit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $ 400 million in research grants since 1948. 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.

For more information on arthritis treatment and joint pain relief, visit http://www.ArthritisToday.org.

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Arthritis Foundation Recruiting Austin Area Volunteers to Lead Exercise Program

June 29, 2011 By vchomere Leave a Comment


Austin, MN (PRWEB) June 03, 2011

The Arthritis Foundation Upper Midwest Region (AFUMR) is searching for volunteers interested in leading its Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program in their communities. The AFUMR will offer an exercise training program to certify program leaders:

Thursday, June 16

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Mower County Senior Center

400 3rd Ave. NE

Austin, MN 55912

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a fun-filled, low impact course that helps most people with arthritis increase their joint flexibility and find relief from arthritis pain and stiffness. Developed by experts, the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program features gentle, joint-safe movements and can be adapted for various fitness levels.

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is part of the Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series programs that were developed to help the 50 million people living with arthritis take control of their disease.

Space is limited and advanced registration is required. There is no fee to become an Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program leader. For more information or to register call the Arthritis Foundation Upper Midwest Region at 800-333-1380 or e-mail mramsey(at)arthritis(dot)org.

About Arthritis

Arthritis is a term used to describe more than 100 different conditions that affect joints, as well as other parts of the body. Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems and the nation?s leading cause of disability. An estimated 50 million adults in the United States reported being told by a doctor that they have some form of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus and fibromyalgia.

About the Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national, nonprofit health organization helping people living with arthritis by leading efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases ? the nation’s number one cause of disability.

The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Our website is http://www.arthritis.org/chapters/minnesota.

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