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• Study Highlights Arthritis' Toll on Quality of Life
  People with the painful condition are less active and suffer more 'unhealthy days' each month
  
• Exercise Is Key for People With Arthritis: Expert
  Too much sitting around can worsen the condition
  
• Depression May Boost Arthritis Pain
  Doctors should assess patient's emotional state when treating knee osteoarthritis, researchers say
  
• Doctors Need to Improve Guidance on Arthritis: Study
  Only one of three goals set a decade ago to help patients manage the disease has been met, CDC finds
  
• Early Rehab May Help Speed Recovery After Knee Surgery
  Joint replacement patients who began therapy within 24 hours were discharged sooner: study
  
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