Down Syndrome and the Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s; Physical Activity Helps Arthritis Pain

 

Down Syndrome and Increased Risk for Alzheimer’s     In observance of Sept. 21 as World Alzheimer’s Day and recognition that people with Down syndrome have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s, CDC and its partners are focused on sharing information and resources to help support people with Down syndrome, their families, caregivers, health care providers, and public health professionals. Read our September feature to learn about Down syndrome and the increased risk for Alzheimer's.

 

Physical Activity Helps Arthritis Pain

For many adults with arthritis, severe joint pain reduces their quality of life and limits what activities they do. Physical activity programs can help reduce arthritis pain. Read the Arthritis Program's latest web feature to learn how physical activity can ease arthritis pain over time.

 

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