2006 July/August

Your Health

Beyond the Headlines. When there is more to a study than meets the headline, it pays to read deeper. 
BY DENISE LYNN MANN

MedWatch
Lifestyle changes that reduce heart disease risk associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Dealing with toenail fungus trouble
A new technology lets you “see” your pain.
Thyroid replacement therapy accelerates osteoporosis.
Do you fail a treatment or does it fail you?
5 ways to manage medication-induced nausea
Surprising paths to good health
Retail store health-care clinics
People with high disease risk don’t do prevention.

Experts On Call
Are generic drugs as potent as brand-name drugs?
The difference between rheumatism and RA
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and swelling
Can anesthesia cause fibromyalgia?
Ways to relieve mouth sores
Irregular periods and fibromyalgia
Juvenile arthritis and eye problems

Go Figure: Health-Care Reaities That Don't Add Up
The people who have the highest risk of certain medical problems are the least likely to do anything about it.

Your Self

Small Changes = Big Weight Loss.Lifestyles tweaks make the difference between losing weight and losing patience with diets.
FROM THE EDITORS

Nutrition
Planning a picnic to be proud of
Build a better salad.
Hybrid produce boosts vitamins and minerals.
Easy seafood grilling with planks
Balanced breakfasts with cereal bars
Berries – a delicious way to fight inflammation

Balance
Taking a vacation can boost your health.
Support groups to help you cope with your diagnosis
7 ideas for distraction therapy to reduce pain

Fitness
Exercising at the beach, from sunrise to sunset
3 exercises for stronger ankles
Foam tools – a fun way to exercise in the pool

Your Life

Act Now! Summer’s the time to reach out to get federal support for arthritis. You can make a difference.
BY KERRY LUDLAM

The Little Man Named Sam. Juvenile arthritis batters his body but can’t mar his spirit or will.
BY BETH BLANEY

Your Foundation
Arthritis Foundation researchers lead charge for change.
Exercise is good medicine – how you can spread the word.
Lessons learned from an Olympian with juvenile arthritis

Solutions
Need a hand applying sunscreen? Here’s help.
Easing the labor of lugging luggage
Helpful products for parents
Arthritis-friendly ways to wash your car

In Every Issue

Inside Look

Your Letters: Readers on being part of a couple, insurance troubles and more

It Happened to Me: Ashlyn Falgout keeps dancing

Studies Show: The latest in fitness and arthritis research

Parting Thoughts: If you knew then what you know now