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Not only has the total number of diagnosed cases risen, but those who say arthritis has severely limited their activities has jumped 20 percent since 2002, to 24 million.

Arthritis is a painful, inflammatory condition of the joints that makes simple tasks like holding a cup, walking to a car or lifting a bag of groceries virtually impossible. It includes osteoarthritis, the most common form, as well as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus and fibromyalgia.

The CDCs analysis of recent federal health data also found that women are more likely to have arthritis than men, and so are those who are obese or who have heart disease or diabetes. About 49 percent of people with heart disease and 47 percent of those with diabetes have been diagnosed with arthritis, along with about a third of adults who are obese.

Despite the pain and stiffness that arthritis causes, the report suggests that many people could reduce these symptoms by 40 percent with regular physical activity, which helps keep joints from stiffening. Currently, 1 in 3 adults with arthritis report being inactive.

This phrase says it all: Rest is rust, motion is lotion, Schuchat said. Even though those with arthritis may be reluctant to try exercise because of their painful joints, studies have shown that being physically active helps lubricate the joints, easing pain and improving movement.

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