Arthritis is a condition in which one or more of your joints become inflamed, often leading to stiffness, soreness and in some cases swelling.  This disease affects the lives of more than 54 million adults in the US with more than 21 million having osteoarthritis.  Certain lifestyle changes could help improve your joint health, as well as help to prevent, relieve and manage its symptoms.  During this workshop, we will provide an overview of the three most common types of arthritis and provide insight into the most common type of arthritis, osteoarthritis.  Join us as we share how a healthy lifestyle can help improve your joint health, as well as help you manage your osteoarthritis.

The program presented by the Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness team will be offered via computer on Thursday, September 24 at 2:00 PM at the Boone County Extension Meeting Room located at 205 Cadillac Court, Suite 5 in Belvidere.

There is no fee to attend this program, but advanced registration is needed.  To register to attend the Inflammation & Arthritis webinar at the Extension office, call 815-544-3710 or visit our website at http://extension.illinois.edu/bdo.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Extension office.  University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.