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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis affects 1.3 million Americans.

Osteoarthritis
27 million Americans live with osteoarthritis.

Juvenile Arthritis
300,000 children have some form of juvenile arthritis.
More types of arthritis and related conditions

Advocacay Update

The Arthritis Prevention, Control & Cure Act was introduced in the Senate. Learn more. A Congressional Briefing highlighted that arthritis is still the most common cause of disability.

Healthcare Reform Podcast

Do patients have a seat at the table for healthcare reform? David R. Zook spoke to the Arthritis Foundation Board of Directors about this. Zook is an advisor to the private and public sectors on federal budgetary, legislative, and regulatory matters. Listen to the podcast now.

Got Some Great Ways to Get Moving?

Show Us Your Moves and be eligible for monthly prizes and the grand prize of a trip for two.

Evander Holyfield Remembers His Mother

Read how four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield helped his mother to battle joint pain by convincing her to dance again.

Movement Helps Decrease Arthritis Pain and Stiffness

With Arthritis Foundation programs, you can strengthen muscles and improve flexibility. Find a Life Improvement Series program near you.

FDA to hold workshop on JA Registry

The Arthritis Foundation commends the Food and Drug Administration for convening a public Workshop to discuss establishing a Consolidated Pediatric Rheumatology Observational Registry. Among the participants will be Bernard Murphy, an Arthritis Foundation board member and parent of a child with juvenile arthritis. Learn more.