34 The Anti-Arthritis Plan For millions of Americans, arthritis is a part of daily life.
And while this degenerative condition can’t be cured, there are proactive steps you can take to start easing your aches. BY AMY BRAYFIELD
40 Food to the Rescue Inflammation is at the heart of practically every serious
disease, including many painful ones. Changing what you eat can help tame the flames. BY ELIZABETH SOMER, M.A., R.D.
44 Why Is Pain Undertreated? There isn’t a simple answer to that question. This exclusive
Pain Resource report offers reasons why many Americans aren’t getting the relief they need. BY JACQUELINE STENSON
50 Kind of Blue The link between pain and depression is well known, but
that doesn’t mean it’s inevitable. Here’s how to stop the downward spiral and regain your life. BY STACEY COLINO
56 “Mom, It Hurts” Kids can suffer pain just as much as any adult—even though
not all pediatricians recognize the breadth of the pain problem for children. Fortunately, awareness and treatment are starting to offer a brighter picture for kids living with chronic pain. BY JEN CHRISTENSEN
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