Prevention of Arthritis

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Reviewed September 2008

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Title:   Prevention, treatment and self-management of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Although arthritis is a chronic disease and there is no known cure, treatments and management techniques can help control and reduce the effects of the condition and prevent further deterioration, and may aid in prevention.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Arthritis and stress
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   People with arthritis can be particularly prone to stress. Try these tips for managing stress so that it works for you, rather than against you.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Ageing - muscles bones and joints
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Muscles, bones and joints are affected by the ageing process. Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis are more common in older people. Exercise to increase muscle and bone fitness can reduce or reverse the risk of disability and disease.
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Fatty acids in the diet
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Fatty acids such as omega 3 and omega 6 may have an important role in preventing heart disease.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Dietary guidelines for older Australians
Publisher:   National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Description:   The guidelines are designed to take account of the changes in nutritional needs that occur with ageing. Aimed at healthy, independent Australians aged 65 and over, the 12 scientifically based recommendations have been designed to improve and maintain health and well being of older Australians.
Date:   Jan 1999
Title:   What are omega-3 fats and what is the science behind the claims relating to foods high in omega-3 fats?
Publisher:   Nutrition Australia
Description:   Discusses the evidence that omega-3 fats are beneficial in at least three areas of human health: heart disease, inflammatory disease, and development of vision and brain function in babies.
Date:   Feb 1999
Title:   Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions became a national health priority in 2002 in recognition of the major health and economic burden these conditions place on our community.
Date:   Apr 2008
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