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Arthritis Arthritis affects the musculoskeletal system, specifically the joints. It is the main cause of disability among people over fifty-five years of age in industrialized countries. The word arthritis comes from the Greek ''arthron'' meaning "joint" and the Latin ''itis'' meaning " inflammation ". The plural of arthritis is arthritides. Arthritis is not a single disease - it is a term that covers over 100 medical conditions. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and generally affects elderly patients. Some forms of arthritis can affect people at a very early age. What causes arthritis? In order to better understand what is going on when a person suffers from some form of arthritis, let us look at how a joint works. Basically, a joint is where one bone moves on another bone. Ligaments hold the two bones together. The ligaments are like elastic bands, while they keep the bones in place your muscles relax or

Regardless of income level or position, most individuals approach every issue they face from the religious point of view.  I'm so in love with the supreme being and utmost dependence on him is key to successful living and I strongly believe he also requires us to take good care of ourselves.  As an individual, you are responsible for the way you live and take care of your body. Now the question i have to put forward to you dear readers is this?.... How do you deal with health issues? Do you tend to spiritualize every illness? Do you seek medical attention as is required? Are you one of those individuals who take wild steps of faith such as wearing a miracle apron, tying a miracle handkerchief  and so on just to get healed? A man i used to know had a chronic illness which eventually led to his death. It was a sad period as every one who knew him strongly believed that he could have been alive today if he got early medical attention. He was diagnosed and duly informed of his