FIT FOR THE ROAD
A joint problem
Osteoarthritis and a sedentary lifestyle can go hand-in-hand
KATHLEEN BUCCLEUGH
bout 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. suffers from some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus or fibromyalgia, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
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ALL ABOUT ARTHRITIS
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SOURCES: WWW.ARTHRITIS.ORG; WWW.ARTHRITIS- TODAY.ORG; WWW.CDC.GOV
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Arthritis affects people of all races and ethnicities, but is more preva- lent in women. While there are many causes for arthritis, or joint continued on page 77
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