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Arthritis Walk events, which take place nationwide, kick off National Arthritis Month in May. Walking as little as 30 minutes -- even 10 minutes three times a day -- can be beneficial for everyone and may ease joint pain and improve mobility. For people with arthritis, experts believe that light exercise such as walking may decrease fatigue, strengthen bones and muscles, and enhance flexibility and stamina. To sign up for an Arthritis Walk event, visit http://www.arthritis.org.

While often referred to as if it were a single disease, arthritis is actually an umbrella term used for a group of more than 100 medical conditions that collectively affect the joints of nearly 46 million adults and 300,000 children in America alone. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is most prevalent in people over 60 years of age, while rheumatoid arthritis appears primarily in women in their young- to mid-adult years. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of arthritis in children.

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. 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 we
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