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About Arthritis
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What Is Arthritis?
Arthritis is not one disease. Learn about the different types of arthritis, how they differ and why it’s important.

Inflammation and the Immune System
Body-wide inflammation is at the root of most chronic diseases — and you may have more control over it than you think.

Newly Diagnosed With Arthritis
A new arthritis diagnosis can be overwhelming. These tips can help.
Treatments
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Webinar: Touch Therapies for Pain Management
Learn the evidence behind popular touch therapies for arthritis, including what to try and what to avoid, for how long and when.

Managing Arthritis Care Costs
Learn the basics about health care costs and financial tools available to you.

Webinar: Arthritis Fatigue Causes and Solutions
Learn the various causes of arthritis-related fatigue and strategies to combat weariness.
Healthy Living
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Microbiome, Gut Health & Arthritis
Microbiome, microbes, microorganisms – these terms may be confusing, but the types of bacteria living in and on our bodies can impact arthritis. Learn what helps or harms the microbiome and the health of your gut and discover dietary changes that can make a difference. This episode was originally released on January 19, 2021.

Stairs Workout Demo
Strengthen your leg muscles and improve your stability to make going up and down stairs safer and easier.

Arthritis and Mental Health
Learn about the connection between arthritis, depression and anxiety and how these conditions can make your arthritis worse.
Juvenile Arthritis
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2023 JA Family Summit
Learn about the National Juvenile Arthritis Conference, a place for families to connect, share and learn.

JA Camps
The Arthritis Foundation’s JA camp programs give kids with arthritis and related childhood rheumatic diseases the chance to make lasting memories.

Juvenile Arthritis Volunteer
Professionals
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Transforming Clinical Interactions
The Live Yes! Arthritis community connects patients with others online and in-person for support and education, and encourages patients to play an active role in their health care.

Partners 4 Patients with Arthritis
The Arthritis Foundation recently launched an initiative to build stronger relationships and increase recognition of our most engaged practices.

Fellowships
See how we're aiming to address the growing shortage of arthritis specialists, especially in under-served parts of the country.
- Better Living Toolkits
- Our Issue Briefs
Science
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OACS Forum Series
The Osteoarthritis Clinical Studies Forum Series features OA thought leaders from across the globe discussing the future of how the disease can be treated to improve patient outcomes.

Conquering Childhood Arthritis
The Arthritis Foundation is mobilizing patients and their families to engage in studies comparing the effectiveness of treatments for juvenile arthritis and funding research for more options.

Focus
Get Involved
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Action Center
Take action today - use the resources here to learn who your elected officials are, what opportunities we have to advocate from the comfort of your own home, federal and state legislation, and more!

Live Yes! INSIGHTS
Share your experience in a 10-minute assessment to be among those changing the future of arthritis.

Live Yes! Podcast
You may have arthritis, but it doesn't have you. The Arthritis Foundation’s one-of-a-kind podcast. Hosted by patients, for patients.

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