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According to the AARP Public Policy Institute, the sixth most prevalent chronic condition in the United States 50+ population is arthritis. 17.4% of adults over age 50 have either rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, meaning the prevalence could be even higher when taking into account the over 100 other types of arthritis. 

The month of May is celebrated as Arthritis Action Month nationally.  This month-long observance is an opportunity to take action to change the course of arthritis, whether it directly or indirectly impacts you and those you love.  There are many ways that you can take action, including:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Arthritis Foundation asked the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to assist in identifying "ways to reduce disability and improve the function and quality of life for people living with chronic illness".  In a report released at the end of January 2012, the IOM did just that.

Here in the United States, rivalries are all around us.  From brand rivalries (Coke vs Pepsi) to political rivalries (Democratic vs Republican) to advertised rivalries (Mac vs PC) to college and professional sports rivalries (Cardinals vs Cubs), even to some time ago when your high school student body would rally together to excel in all