Fact: Arthritis occurs in all parts of world. Many people do notice that a difference in weather can cause their arthritis to flare, but for most people, moving to a different climate does not make a big enough difference to justify moving.

Myth 5: Knuckle cracking will give you arthritis.

Fact: There is no clinical evidence that knuckle cracking causes arthritis in fingers or hand. Studies of people with osteoarthritis in their knuckles show they are no more likely to have cracked their knuckles earlier in life than people who did not develop condition. However, bad news is that there is some evidence that people who habitually crack their knuckles have decreased hand function, such as reduced ability to grip tightly.

Myth 6: Drinking milk prevents arthritis.

Fact: Drinking milk does not prevent arthritis. This myth is often attributed to confusing osteoarthritis with osteoporosis, a condition that can be reduced by drinking milk and taking regular weight-bearing exercise. A person with osteoporosis gradually loses bone material so that his or her bones become more fragile. Osteoarthritis results from wear and tear of life. The pressure of gravity causes physical damage to joints and surrounding tissues, leading to pain, tenderness, swelling, and decreased function.

For More Information:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Mail Stop K-45 4770 Buford Highway, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30341-3717 770-488-5131 http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/

National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse 1 AMS Circle Bethesda, MD 20892-3675 301-226-4267 1-877-22-NIAMS (toll-free) http://www.nih.gov/niams/

Arthritis Foundation P.O. Box 7669 Atlanta, GA 30359-0669 1-800-283-7800 http://www.arthritis.org

American College of Rheumatology Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 1800 Century Place, Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30345 http://www.rheumatology.org/index.asp

Many psychiatrists that treat adults with ADHD ask their clients to bring in their employee evaluations, most of evaluations brought in read like a textbook case. The ADHD adult will talk out of turn, have difficulty following through with instructions, show lack of focus, have difficulty finishing projects and complain of being disorganized.

Symptoms like these make it very hard for an adult with ADHD to maintain a successful work environment. More often than not, these are employees that get passed up for a promotion or are under-employed according to their abilities.

Not only does adult with ADHD have more problems at work, without successful treatment ADHD adult typically also has:

_ Higher Divorce rates. _ Lower levels of satisfaction with all aspects of their lives. _ Less likely to have a positive self- image or be optimistic. _ More likely to abuse drugs or alcohol. _ More driving accidents.

Most experts agree that if ADHD is detected and treated at a young age, ADHD adult will be less likely to struggle with work and their everyday duties. The key is in finding successful and healthful treatment for ADHD adult.