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Did you know there are more than 100 different types of arthritis? Arthritis can affect people of all ages—even children—although it's most common in older adults. And as our population gets older, medical providers and public health officials anticipate that more people will be living with arthritis every year. You can't prevent arthritis. However, there are things you can do to reduce your risk of developing it in the future or help to manage your condition if you're ever diagnosed. What is arthritis? Arthritis refers to conditions that cause joint pain and dysfunction. About 1 in 4 adults

Did you know there are more than 100 different types of arthritis? Arthritis can affect people of all ages—even children—although it's most common in older adults. And as our population gets older, medical providers and public health officials anticipate that more people will be living with arthritis every year. You can't prevent arthritis. However, there are things you can do to reduce your risk of developing it in the future or help to manage your condition if you're ever diagnosed. What is arthritis? Arthritis refers to conditions that cause joint pain and dysfunction. About 1 in 4 adults

Epilepsy is a common yet frequently misunderstood neurological disorder. SIU Medicine would like to help our community become more educated about the condition. Read on to discover five key things about epilepsy—including what to do if someone has a seizure in front of you. 5 things you may not know about epilepsy 1. Epilepsy is a condition that affects the central nervous system. The brain sends messages throughout the body using chemicals and electrical energy. When a person has epilepsy, they periodically experience over-activity or "misfiring" in the brain's electrical activity. These