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Choosing the right walking shoes to keep you moving
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Scottsdale, Arizona - Wearing walking shoes that are comfortable and fit your feet can help prevent injuries such as blisters and calluses. A walking shoe should also be fairly lightweight and provide good shock absorption. But not all walking shoes are created equal. Find the fit and features that are right for you.
Finding relief for osteoarthritis pain
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Scottsdale, Arizona - If you’re experiencing progressive pain in your joints, you may be one of the more than 54 million Americans who are experiencing arthritis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new report looking at this chronic condition that leaves millions in crippling pain. The CDC says arthritis is projected to affect 78.4 million adults by 2040. Dr. Eric Matteson, a Mayo Clinic rheumatologist, says osteoarthritis is the most common form of this condition.
Two NASA Astronauts Among Crew Heading to International Space Station
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Washington, DC - Three crew members, including NASA astronauts Drew Feustel and Ricky Arnold, are on their way to the International Space Station after launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 1:44 p.m. EDT Wednesday (11:44 p.m. Baikonur time).
Secretary of Agriculture Perdue Statement Regarding Omnibus Spending Bill
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Washington, DC - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Thursday issued the following statement regarding the omnibus spending bill released by Congressional leaders:
USDA Seeks Applications for Funding to Increase Access to E-Connectivity/Broadband in Unserved Rural Areas
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Washington, DC - Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to fund broadband infrastructure projects in unserved rural communities.
American Diabetes Association® Releases “Economic Costs of Diabetes in the U.S.” Report
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Arlington, Virginia - The American Diabetes Association (ADA) released its new “Economics of Diabetes in the U.S. in 2017” (Economic Costs of Diabetes) report, detailing the fiscal impact of diabetes on American citizens individually and on the nation as a whole. Diabetes is now the most costly chronic illness in the country, with diagnosed diabetes expenses in the U.S. totaling $327 billion in 2017.
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