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Set the stage for your beautiful room decor with a smart flooring choice. And no matter what flooring material you choose, it should be serviceable for your lifestyle.

Cleanability, durability, longevity and moisture and allergen resistance are the hallmark of good flooring. Flooring sets the tone for the look and feel of a room.

But beyond appearance, the choice of flooring material should be based on how a room is used. For example, a room in which there is persistent foot traffic needs a hard floor whereas the kitchen floor needs to be soft on the feet while you dish out a gourmet meal!

Which brings us to the fact that there are two main types of floors: raised floors that are wood framed, and floors built on concrete slabs.

Choose the right flooring option.

One just has to go through interior decoration catalogues to know the wide choice of flooring options available today. And there choices aplenty! Laminate flooring, hardwood flooring, bamboo flooring, cork flooring, vinyl flooring, rubber flooring, tile flooring, armstrong flooring, pergo flooring and what-have-you!

Choose with care.

Always take expert opinion. And see how a carefully planned floor can add style and value to one of the countrys finest homes - yours!

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The war on sp^am has so far been waged on two fronts: legislation to make sp^am illegal and filters that prevent sp^am reaching its destination.

But neither approach has worked.

Even if US anti-sp^am laws succeeded, they would not stop sp^am that originates outside the US.

As for sp^am filters, the sp^ammers are constantly devising new ways to defeat them. The people who are really being affected by the filters are web marketers with legitimate optin lists - how many of your subscribers are receiving your newsletter?

But now, two researchers at IBM - Scott Fahlman and Mark Wegman - have come up with a completely different approach.

The idea is very simple.

Software located between your email client and your server would intercept all incoming email. The software would contain a 'white list' of email addresses that you want to receive email from.

Any incoming email that is not recognized by your 'white list' would be bounced back to the sender with a message directing the sender to a website where they could purchase a 'charity stamp' for a small fee - between 5 and 25 cents.

The proceeds would go to charity. The charity stamp would be a 10-digit code that allows the email to pass through the software to your email client.

This would kill sp^am almost overnight.

Why?

Because sp^ammers have an extremely low conversion rate - as little as one sale for every 10,000 emails. But that doesn't worry them, because they send millions of emails at a time - and it costs them nothing. Now multiply 2 million emails by 5 cents per email - Joe Sp^am is out of business!

The flood of sp^am that is now choking up the Internet only proves what economists have long been saying - any resource that is free and unregulated becomes exploited to the point where no one can use it anymore.

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Artichokes with Lemon Butter

The elegant artichoke stands on its own as a self-contained snack or appetizer. Each part has its own character, from the earthy bits of meat on the outer leaves to the dense heart at the bottom. Enjoy this recipe that takes advantage of the hidden versatility of the artichoke.

4 whole artichokes (preferably pointed-leaf, not globe artichokes)

4 lemons, divided

2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds

2 tablespoons salt

1 stick salted butter, cut in 8 pieces

Instructions:

Trim the stems of the artichokes to about 2 inches. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepot. Halve 3 lemons and squeeze juice into water. Add lemon halves, coriander seeds, and salt; cook 5 minutes.

Place artichokes in the cooking liquid, and cover with a heavy plate to keep them from floating. Boil 15 minutes, until a paring knife, inserted where the stem meets the bottom, comes out easily.

In a small bowl, melt butter in a microwave. Mix in juice of remaining lemon.

Serve each person one whole artichoke, accompanied by a ramekin of butter sauce and a large bowl for discarded leaves. (See Tip)

Tip: To eat an artichoke, start by pulling off the leaves one by one. Dip the bottoms of the outer leaves in butter and eat the tender parts only.

The tender inner leaves are fully edible. In the center is a hair-like choke: scoop it out with a spoon and discard. At the bottom is the meaty heart which should be eaten with a knife and fork.

Servings: 4

Carbohydrates: 13.5 grams

Net carbs: 6.5 grams

Fiber: 7 grams

Protein: 4 grams

Fat: 28.5 grams

Calories: 315

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Most people know that a Sunny Saturday is the best day of the week to have a car wash fundraiser. But what if you cannot have a car wash fundraiser on a Saturday? What if the business location you have available is too busy on Fridays and Saturdays, but it can be used on Sunday? What if this location is a very busy location? Could a car wash be done on a Sunday instead asks a group of Professional Models raising money for a cause?

Well, personally I have done many car wash fundraisers on Sundays and it can work although not as well. Why you ask? It is because most carwashes are busy on Fridays and Saturdays and a lot of people wash their own cars for the weekend. Therefore, so many people who actually DO wash their cars (I mean just look as some of those dirt bombs out there would you?) already have them cleaned and this eliminates some of your potential traffic of course.

Now then, seeing as the place is hopping on Fri and Sat days and nights this can help you alert people to come on Sunday to the car wash too by handing them flyers and letting the business also help with pre-car wash publicity. I discuss this as well in my free book on this How to Run a Successful Car Wash Fundraiser:

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Also it might be wise to think selling pre-sale tickets, as this could be a great idea actually, due to the fact that a few models may be selling the tickets and they can offer tickets at the company. You know when we did Cheerleader Car Washes they always did well and maybe that can make up for the Sunday wash instead of the busiest Saturdays although Sat from 10 am to 2 pm really would be the best. Please consider all this in 2006.

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Ringworm is a common skin disease in cats and dogs. Unlike its name, it is not caused by any worm (though it used to be thought so) but by fungi called Dermatophytes that thrive on dead tissues present in skin surface and follow circular a path to spread them.

In cats, specific fungi called Microsporum Canis (M Canis) results in 90 percent of the ringworm cases. Cats usually pick up the disease from contaminated objects such as clippers or bedding or by coming in direct contact with other animals infected with this disease. Young cats under a year old are more susceptible to ringworm, so, its wise to take extra precautions if you have a kitten in your house.

Some of the common ringworm symptoms among cats are rough and broken hairs, hair loss especially on head, or paws. You can also identify ringworm disease by a scaly patch of skin that looks inflamed and itchy with broken hairs around it.

If your cat reveals any of these symptoms, consult with your veterinarian. If diagnosed, he may advise tablets or ointments depending on the intensity of the diseases. The tablets can be fed to the cat with meals, and the ointment can be spread topically into the cat's fur. These treatments and cures must be continued daily. In most cases, it takes around six weeks to recover.

Its a good idea to take precautions due to ringworms infectious nature. Keep kids away from the pet; and adults should use gloves when handling the cat. Although ringworm is a mild disorder, it causes problems due to its infectious nature and slow recovery time.

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Network marketing can be a real jungle. It can also be a very profitable endeavor if you know what you're doing and have all your ducks lined up in a row. In this article, I'm going to give you some tips on how to get those ducks lined up. Hopefully, after reading this, you'll be well on your way to making some good money as a network marketer.

First of all, let me start off by saying that network marketing is not the same as Internet marketing. Internet marketing is a very broad concept where you are selling goods and services. Network marketing is where you are selling yourself. And that is where most people get tripped up. They don't realize that networking marketing is not about getting somebody to join your program. It's about developing trust and building relationships. Once you understand that, the rest is easy.

So, how do you go about developing those relationships? The main thing is to be yourself. Don't try to sell somebody on your program. Sell them on who you are. Tell them about your story. Tell them how you started, what you did and how you got to where you are. If you don't have a story to tell, then tell the story of your sponsor. There has to be somebody above you who is having success with the program you're involved in.

One way to gain a person's trust is to offer them something for nothing. It's very easy to put together a free report or ebook that explains your program or explains the concepts of network marketing, or whatever it is you're doing. Give this book out to your prospects in return for them simply opting into your list. Then, follow up with them. Send them more information. Educate them as much as you can. Make them feel that they are already getting so much from you even before they sign up with your program.

Another thing you can do is tell your prospects that you will personally be there to help them every step of the way. Explain to them that it is in your best interest for them to be successful. If they're successful then you're successful. If they understand this, then they'll understand why it's in your best interest to help them. This will help relieve the feeling of doubt that they are going to have.

As I said, network marketing is not about programs. It's about people and building relationships. Once you understand that, and stop buying into the garbage that it's just a numbers game, you will begin to see that your relationships with people will begin to grow and with it, your income as well. And that's what this is all about isn't it?

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One technique to solve the problem of hoverboard wheels is to make extremely light weight wheels for rolling or very hard landings. One great thing about hover boards is that they use the "ground effect" and reduce the strain on ankles on landing, yet skateboarding is currently about gaining momentum and then thrusting into the air, which means riders must adapt to new techniques or designers of hover boards must pony up to the reality if they expect early adoption from mass market exploits.

One great thing going about Hoverboards is that they fly and flying goes very deep in the desires of mankind. How would the landing gear be activated? One thought is to have a set of tap push button controls on the hoverboard for acceleration of hover motors and another to put up the landing gear, making the skateboard into a full-hoverboard. Three in the green and away they go hover board style?

Then if the landing were to be very hard or a rolling landing (airplane runway type rather than helicopter style) then the rider could tap the push button control to extend the landing gear and yes this would require lots of practice by the rider to become proficient.

Engineers are now designing the skateboards of the Future and are thinking here along with the Online Think Tank. One interesting dilemma for these designers currently is should these skateboards-hoverboards have wheels at all.

This is something that will ultimately be a compromise by designers and engineers and the desires of the riders purchasing the hover board technologies in the market place. Performance is on everyone's mind and so the mutual goals appear to be inline with each other.

L. Winslow is a Technology Advisor to the Online Think Tank, a Futurist and retired entreprenuer. Currently he is planning a bicycle ride across the US to raise money for charity and is sponsored by http://www.Calling-Plans.com and all the proceeds will go to various charities who sign up.

It's easy to see why homeowners select concrete driveways. Concrete is durable, low maintenance, and has a quality appearance. A variety of colors, patterns and texture give the homeowner a selection. All of these choices are useless, however if a short while after you invest in a quality driveway it becomes cracked and stained.

Pouring concrete correctly is crucial to an attractive and problem-free driveway. Heres a few of the most important points to consider when installing concrete:

• Squeeze or compress the concrete. Concrete will only have 1/10th of its strength if it is stretched or bent instead of squeezed or compressed.

• Pour concrete on solid and compact soil. Pouring concrete over soft and un-compacted soil will result in bending and cracks on the concrete when your car drives over it.

• Install control joints in the slabs. These lines encourage the concrete to crack at these locations and not spread to other parts of the driveway. Another benefit is that these joints will help to prevent cracks by allowing concrete to expand or contract as it does during different temperatures. Without these joints, expansion or contraction that is repeated usually results in cracks. Installers need to make sure the controls are deep enough. Control joints should be th the thickness of the slab and they also need to be spaced properly. This means spacing them at intervals of 15 feet or less.

Homeowners have options when it comes to sizes and material choices for their concrete driveway. Whether 4 inches thickness is enough, what steel does for the driveway and should it be used as well as what to look for in concrete are all commonly asked questions.

Sizes and Materials to Choose

• Concrete should be at least 5 inches thick. Thicker concrete is better for driveways and the cost between 4 inches and 5 inches is not a lot when considering the total cost of the job.

• Use reinforcing steel. Steel is inexpensive, helps to strengthen the concrete and will hold cracked slabs together. Its often easy to tell when steel isnt used because cracks can grow in size and two adjacent pieces of slab can be two different heights. To take advantage of steels effectiveness, it needs to be placed less than two inches down from the top of the slab.

• Concrete contains cement, water and aggregate (sand or rock). The more cement and the less aggregate concrete contains, the stronger the concrete is. The standard for concrete is a 4,000 psi (pounds per square inch) strength rating. Ordering concrete that is 4,500 or 5,000 psi will cost more but more cement is added per cubic yard. If you expect that the concrete will be subjected to rough conditions, the higher psi could be a worthy investment, adding an extra 25 to 50 years to the life of the cement.

How to Preserve Your Driveway

• Most driveways are connected to a lawn. A way to prevent grass from growing up through your driveway is to remove the sod within 2 to 3 inches of the cement. Water and rain will drain off the surface better as well.

• Trees, bushes and other plants can cause problems if they are growing too close to your driveway. Roots will grow up through the cement, cracking it and causing it to break off and crumble. Moving these plants if they are not too big will solve this problem.

• The simplest thing you can do to keep your driveway looking nice is to clean it off occasionally. Use a leaf blower to remove leaves, grass, sticks and other debris. Using a pressure washer to spray clean the area immediately after spilling oil, gasoline, grease or other stains is the best bet for removing these types of stains.

• Try to keep heavy trucks and equipment off your driveway because although concrete is durable, its not meant to hold heavy vehicles and large equipment.

What to Do in Inclement Weather

• Keep water and rain that runs out of the gutters from running onto your driveway. This is important because if water gets under your driveway during the freezing winter months, it can rise up and crack your driveway.

• Use care when plowing or shoveling your driveway. Lift the blade up so not to scrape or crack the driveway.

• Avoid putting salt on your driveway. Salt can cause scaling, crumbling and cracks on driveways. Using salt during the first winter your driveway has been poured is especially harmful. Consider using an ice melter instead, which will turn snow and ice into water without damaging the cement.

When to Seal Concrete Concrete that meets certain criteria does not need to be sealed. Most likely your driveway does not need to be sealed if the concrete:

• Has enough cement (6 bag mix or 564 lbs. of cement) AND
• And has 4,000 lbs. per square inch design strength AND
• Includes just enough mix water to give it a 4 inch slump consistency AND
• Is finished without water AND
• Is moist cured with a liquid curing compound or with plastic

However, if concrete is poured poorly, it should be sealed. Do not seal with film-forming silicone. Instead use siloxane water repellants or high quality silane. Using a quality product will let you get a way with only sealing your driveway every two to three years. Be sure to read and follow the directions on the container for the best results.

Follow the above advice and your concrete driveway will hold up against cold weather, ice and salt, vehicle traffic, basketball games and bike riding for years. Many driveways can last over 30 years without major repairs.

All Around the Home (http://www.allaroundthehome.com/) is a national home improvement contractor directory that has partnered with CalFinder to provide the San Francisco Bay area with high-quality home improvement professionals including concrete contractors . Homeowners can find established, professional contractors such as driveways, patios and concrete contractors and across the United States at All Around the Home.

If you are interested in performing genealogy research things are much easier for you than they used to be. In the past researching genealogy was very, very time consuming. You needed to visit a library, read lots of books etc. However today all you need is an internet connection and you are ready to get started.

On the internet you can find lots of very helpful records to help you in your research. You will birth records, marriage records, military records and lots more. These are simply invaluable for people doing genealogy research. Also helpful are the many genealogy forums and communities that exist online. You can visit these sites and ask for help and advice.

While the internet is a great place to do your research, you shouldnt forget about more old fashioned ways altogether. First and foremost, if you are researching your own family history, talk to your relatives! Their stories can usually give lots of valuable clues and information. If you want to go really high tech you can also include DNA testing in your research. By performing a DNA test you can determine if people are really related or not.

Always remember to keep records when doing your research. There are websites and software programs available to help you with this, they can save you a lot of headache. Special family tree software lets you create databases of your records, scan old documents and more. Doing genealogy research has become very easy in recent years. Now practically anyone can find out who their ancestors were and how they lived their lives.

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The conference calls, the 3-way with your upline, the seminar, the presentation, are all methods designed to bring new people into your magnificent online opportunity. It might be the best thing since sliced bread or the greatest invention since the light bulb but if you don't explain how a business works in comparison to a job, then you face some hard times ahead...

Never forget that the majority of people you talk with are employed by a company that pays them a wage. They are used to exchanging time for money. A business is not a job, it is a building process where re-investment must over-ride all else. It is vitally important that a new prospect is made aware of this process and that they understand what must be done to sustain growth.

If there is no re-investment of profits in your online business, you are killing your future. Your profits should be put back into your business for sustained growth and not buying a new car.

So you need a new motor and you have been made this fantastic offer... But hey... Stop and think a while here... Is the dealer who sells you that new car going to spend the profit he makes on something frivolous? No, he is going to put it straight back into more new cars and find more people just like you. Then, when his stock level starts to overload, he will sell those cars and take all the profits, without affecting his business.

You might have started an online, part-time business and you have another source of income. That is great but you need to initially invest and then re-invest most of your profits back into your business. Re-invest for growth. When your online business grows, then you can start thinking about a new car and probably one that is classier than the great deal you were offered previously.

The concept is simple when starting a new venture: Keep your living expenses low. Cut back on the things that are not necessary. Fuel your business as much as possible and look to the future.

This is a culture shock to those who have always relied upon a paycheck. Someone who is already self-employed will accept these things as normal. So, changing the mindset of an employed person at the inception of a business, will better prepare the newly self-employed for what lies ahead.

Here is some advice about re-investment:

1. At least 50% to 70% of every dollar you earn should be spent on advertising.

Profits are not a ROI (Return on Investment), until your business can sustain normal growth. If you want your business to grow, you must re-invest in your business. Perhaps you spend $1000 a month on leads for your business. Those leads may result in $2000 in new sales. Instead of taking the $1000 profit and spending it, what if you re-invested it, and bought $2000 worth of leads for your business? You could end up with $4000 in new sales the next month. Re-investing your profits this way can grow your bottom line, but you must be patient in the meantime and not be tempted by self-gratification.

2. The Best Investment - Helping your downline grow their downline.

In a downline program, such as a Network Marketing/MLM program, where you earn residual and leveraged income, you can re-invest by spending time helping members of your downline grow and improve their businesses. This will take more time than money and as they improve, you will see a direct result on your bottom line. Call or email someone in your downline and ask how you can help them grow their business. Never be afraid to invest in your downline, because their success is your success. If they do not move, you are stuck! It is far easier long-term, to be a responsible sponsor. You don't want to become a recruiter...

3. Communications and Marketing materials.

Today, communications can be established easily and quickly. VOIP services are mostly free when used peer to peer and most VOIP providers also offer a cut-price service for phoning someone PC to landline. If you have proven marketing materials, or a system that works for anyone, that can also be incorporated into your USP, Unique Sales Proposition. Again, investment in this area can also help you maintain and grow a stronger online business.

4. Performance Related Benefits.

Running a competition amongst your downline can sometimes be a great incentive. Making it worth their while is essential, so look for what is working best in your online business and make it a prize worth winning.

Michael A Fowler, M.B.A.
Helping people to succeed online since 1999.

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Shopping online for a camera is the best way to locate detailed descriptions of all the camera and lens options available. Then you will be able to make your choices based on these descriptions. Whether you are an amateur or professional photographer, there are many places on the Web to look for the camera you want.

What Camera Do You Need?

First of all, you must decide what type of camera will meet your needs. You may only need a simple point and shoot for family photos. These cameras will be less expensive and uncomplicated to operate. You can get automatic actions such as zoom and flash or automatic advancement in 35mm cameras. They are usually compact and simple to use, which makes it easy for anyone to take pictures.

However, there are limitations with those cameras in the control of exposure and focusing. For someone who is more involved in amateur photography, added manual control may be beneficial. One of the biggest advantages is the ability to change lenses to get a better zoom picture. Sporting events and vacation photos will be more pleasing to look at when taken with the right types of lenses.

The serious and professional photographers will want the best cameras with the features that suit their needs. This would include manual focus to give the clearest and sharpest pictures. Also, there are several different size lenses to get a good picture from a greater distance.

Different Camera Styles

There are basically four different kinds of cameras to choose from. The first, usually cheapest and easiest to handle, is the point and shoot. The second is the 35mm SLR that allows more variety in lenses and focus. The third is the Medium Format, which is larger and gives a larger negative to work with. It is completely manual but supplies a high-quality photograph. The fourth is the Large Format camera used by the professionals. It is larger and harder to use but provides stunning photographs from the larger size prints.

Shop Online for Cameras and Lenses

When you have decided the type of camera you need, you are ready to shop online. To get started, you simply type in your key words on a search engine. Once you know what you are looking for the task will be much simpler. There are many sites that offer cameras at wholesale or discount prices. They usually offer all the well-known brands such as Leica, Minolta, Canon, Horizon, Contax, Olympus, Mamiya, Nikon, Hasselblad, Pentax, and Noblex.

Some sites sell used products that have been gently used or refurbished. Purchasing these cameras would save you some money and will usually still come with a warranty. There are sites with online catalogs where you can look for the brand or style you want. They also provide search features so you can shop by key word or brand name.

Compare Before Buying

It is a good idea to shop around and compare prices and shipping costs before buying a camera. Remember to include the shipping costs when calculating the total price of a camera or lenses. Don't buy a camera at a discount price just because it is a good deal. To be sure you are satisfied with your purchase, look for the key features and quality you want. Buy a camera based on your needs and you'll enjoy taking fabulous photographs with it for years to come!

Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web. Learn more about Tips to Find Quality Cameras or Majon's Electronics directory.

Overview of Arthritis

Effective help is currently available for people to proactively manage arthritis and enjoy life to the fullest. But the actual prevention of arthritis itself is yet another story.

With rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the membranes or tissues lining the joints become inflamed. There is no known way to prevent any form of this disease, including osteoarthritis, adult-onset arthritis and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. The exact causes of all these conditions are unknown.

It's very important for people who fear they are at risk of rheumatoid arthritis to realize that at this time there are no medications to take or lifestyle modifications to make that can completely prevent this crippling disease. However, by making changes to your weight and diet and engaging in moderate exercise, you may be able to slow or even halt the disease's onset and progress.

But you can only really take the measures needed to control arthritis after it is diagnosed. Until it is known for sure if certain bacteria or viruses trigger the disease, contact with people suffering from it will not change your risk of developing it.

Traditionally, medications and physical therapy have been used to manage the disease. A massive amount of nutrient research has also shown the effect diet and supplements have on the body's healing processes. Lifestyle changes can also make a big difference.

Causes of the Disease

Joint injuries caused by accidents or overuse increase the occurrence of some types of arthritis. You can also inherit certain genes that may increase your risk. More research is needed to find out how to reduce the disease's onset from these factors.

Some individuals have an inborn tendency to degenerative joint disease because they have changes in the structure of the important protein-building blocks of the articular cartilage which covers the surface of their joints. These seemingly small but significant abnormalities predispose their joints to wear and degeneration. In other cases, joint injuries may contribute to the development of DJD.

No foods have been definitively shown to cause or exacerbate arthritis in most individuals. A variety of diets and "hand-me-down" information exists about certain foods and arthritis, in particular the night shade plants, but none of it has been proven.

There is a rare form of arthritis called Spure which is caused by allergies to wheat products. Avoiding those will eliminate this disease. Associated features include weight loss, diarrhea and osteoporosis. Consult your health care provider if this is a concern.

There are things you can do to reduce your risk for getting certain types of arthritis or to reduce disability if you already have arthritis.

Overweight and obese people have a higher frequency of arthritis. Excess weight increases risk for developing osteoarthritis in the knees, and possibly in the hips and hands. Women are at special risk. In men, excess weight increases the risk for developing gout. It's important to maintain your recommended weight, especially as you get older.

Arthritis Prevention Programs

The Center for Disease Control has implemented programs in several states to reduce the onset and consequences of arthritis. The National Arthritis Action Plan: A Public Health Strategy delineates the actions necessary to better understand the arthritis burden in the USA and helps to fully apply known and effective interventions.

This document represents the combined efforts of nearly 90 organizations, such as the Arthritis Foundation, government agencies and many other groups and individuals with an interest in arthritis prevention and control.

The NAAP proposes a nationally coordinated effort for reducing the occurrence of arthritis and its accompanying disability by focusing on these three areas:

1. Surveillance, epidemiology and prevention research to strengthen the science base.

2. Communications and education to increase awareness and provide accurate information about arthritis.

3. Programs, policies, and systems promoting increased quality of life for people with arthritis and facilitating arthritis prevention measures.

The CDC continues to accumulate scientific knowledge on the benefits of physical activity. Because healthy eating reduces a person's risk of becoming overweight, good nutrition plays an important role in preventing knee osteoarthritis. In addition, moderate physical activity is essential for maintaining the health of joints.

The information outlined in this article is originally from: HealingWithNutrition.com, Arthritis Facts, Disease Prevention and Treatment Strategies, http://www.healingwithnutrition.com; Center for Disease Control, Framework for Arthritis Prevention and Control, http://www.cdc.gov; Web MD Health, http://mywebmd.com; and the University of Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, http://www.orthop.washington.edu, Frequently Asked Questions About arthritis.

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