Saturday, March 19, 2011

Top Ten Arthritis Myths

According to the Arthritis Foundation one in five adults, or 46 million Americans, have been diagnosed with arthritis. There are two main types of arthritis: osteoarthritis (the most common) and rheumatoid arthritis. Conditions like lupus, like gout, and fibromyalgia also fall under the arthritis umbrella. Many things can cause arthritis -- namely genetics, sedentary lifestyles, and joint injury. However, many of the things we think cause arthritis in fact don't, says Patience White, M.D., chief public health officer for the Arthritis Foundation.
Click the gallery below to learn the ten things that don't cause arthritis.

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