Life has been hectic so it's been a long time since I posted anything.  Things should be settling down soon but I did want to share some links.  May is arthritis awareness month so I thought that would be a good topic to share.  Here are some links to some great information on arthritis:

Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)

Arthritis (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Arthritis (Food and Drug Administration)

Arthritis Advice (National Institute on Aging)

Do I Have Arthritis? (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)

Osteoarthritis

For all you arthritis sufferers out there, I found a great article from the NIH SeniorHealth web site. Although this is geared toward older folks, some of us younger folks suffer from osteoarthritis, too. Here is the introduction:

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis among older people. Osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage, the tissue that cushions the ends of the bones within the joints, breaks down and wears away. In some cases, all of the cartilage may wear away, leaving bones that rub up against each other.

For the complete article, visit the NIH SeniorHealth Osteoarthritis page.