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Health / Medical
Physical Activity for Arthritis Why is physical activity important for arthritis?
Scientific studies have shown that physical activity can reduce pain and improve function, mood, and quality of life for adults with arthritis. Physical activity can also help manage other chronic conditions that are common among adults with arthritis, such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
How much physical activity do adults with arthritis need?
2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week OR
1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes) of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week OR
an equivalent combination* of moderate and vigorous activity.New More Effective CPR MethodShort Video on Continuous CPR
Taking Care of Myself: A Guide for When I Leave the Hospital Taking Care of Myself: A Guide for When I Leave the Hospital is a guide to help patients care for themselves when they leave the hospital. The easy-to-read guide can be used by both hospital staff and patients during the discharge process and provides a way for patients to keep track their medication schedules, upcoming medical appointments, and important phone numbers.
The guide is available in English at: http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/goinghomeguide.htm
and in Spanish at: http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/goinghomesp.htmAHRQ Health Care and Prevention Update: Coordinating Care with a "Medical Home"The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has published information on its website regarding consumers' use of "medical homes" in managing their chronic conditions.Three Evidenced-Based Health ProgramsHere is our outreach flier to promote our three healthy aging programs throughout the state.
Healthy Aging and Disability Unit
MA Department of Public Health
WEBSITE: www.mass.gov/dph
BLOG: http://publichealth.blog.state.ma.us
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