Prevention of Arthritis

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Reviewed June 2007

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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
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:   Ageing - muscles bones and joints
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Muscles, bones and joints are affected by the ageing process. Some of these changes are due to getting older, but researchers now know that severe physical decline can be prevented or even reversed with exercise. Fitness of the musculoskeletal system is crucial for the maintenance of functional independence in later life.
Date:   May 2007
Title:   What the Australian Government is doing to help people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   An outline of Australian Government initiatives and funding for better arthritis care.
Date:   May 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:   National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions Advisory Group (NAMSCAG)
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions Advisory Group provides Australian governments with advice on policy and program responses to the challenges raised by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis.
Title:   Arthritis, osteoporosis and musculoskeletal health
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Australian Government and the state and territory health ministers made arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions a national health priority in July 2002 and there are a number of initiatives underway to prevent and improve these conditions.
Date:   Jul 2005
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:   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
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