Resolutions are a part of the New Year’s tradition, and, when it comes to your health, making and keeping those resolutions is very important to your well-being. When you have a chronic disease, such as arthritis, exercising, eating right, and keeping up-to-date with the latest arthritis news will not only help you start the year right, but stay on track all year long.

Let the Arthritis Foundation help you with the resources and information you need to get  2010  moving in the right direction.

Resolve to care for your physical self.

Take care of yourself. Put your health and well-being first this year. Learn how to take better care of your health and make sure you protect your joints when starting your new fitness routine this year.

Eat better and lose weight.  Looking to lose weight or just want to improve your diet? Find weight loss tips, healthy recipes and an excellent vitamin and mineral guide that will help you achieve your goals.

Get in shape.  Whether you're just starting a fitness program or want to continue a regular exercise for your emotional and physical well-being, check out these effective exercise videos, great walking advice and motivation boosts.

Try Tai Chi.  An ancient Chinese exercise offers arthritis relief through slow, gentle movement.  Listen to an introduction to Tai Chi and get moving today.

Keep track of your activity. Download the Movement Tracker to keep up with your progress and check out some blogs and see how others are incorporating movement into their lives.

  Make sure you have the latest information.

Stay informed.  Keep up with breaking arthritis news and information all year long.  Sign up to receive the Arthritis Foundation’s informative e-newsletters. Subscribe to Arthritis Today.

Make a Difference. Commit to helping others who live with arthritis by becoming an arthritis advocate or a member.  

Get Involved. Become part of the community and start a blog or join a discussion about arthritis, volunteer with your local chapter, or find a Life Improvement Series program near you.

Connect with the Foundation and others. Check out the OA, RA, and JA Alliances.

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