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  National Psoriasis Foundation Good news! Women who exercise intensely (running, aerobic activity) may reduce psoriasis risk by 25-30 percent. However, less intense exercise, such as walking, was not found to affect risk. In addition to lowering inflammation, exercise may reduce stress and depression, which are also associated with psoriasis.

  

  Vigorous Exercise Might Keep Psoriasis at Bay news.yahoo.com

  MONDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) -- Women who exercise vigorously may be reducing their risk of psoriasis, Harvard University researchers report.

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  National Psoriasis Foundation Another reason to consider quitting smoking. New studies show that smoking may lead to psoriatic arthritis & inflammatory back pain. The likelihood of developing psoriatic arthritis increased with the duration and intensity of smoking.

  

  Smoking Tied to Back Pain, Psoriatic Arthritis everydayhealth.com

  Two new studies have implicated smoking in the development of psoriatic arthritis and inflammatory back pain. Relationship intensifies with amount of packs smoked per year.

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  National Psoriasis Foundation Research shows that yoga can improve chronic pain and help relieve stress or depression. Find out how yoga can help your psoriatic arthritis - and view videos and photos of simple yoga poses you can do at home!

  

  Using yoga and meditation to ease chronic pain psoriasis.org

  Can yoga and meditation be used to ease chronic pain? A growing body of research is accumulating about yoga's health benefits. Gentle movement may help people with psoriatic arthritis.

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  National Psoriasis Foundation This year, National Psoriasis Foundation awarded $2.06 million to 26 scientists studying psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis -- the most grants and most dollars ever in our organization's history! Meet the 2012 grant and fellowship recipients.

  National Psoriasis Foundation awards more than $2 million for research psoriasis.org

  Record number of grants and dollars given to study psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

  9 days ago
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  National Psoriasis Foundation Thanks to a $50,000 National Psoriasis Foundation grant, Dr. Nicole Ward discovered how psoriasis and heart disease are connected. Her study also showed that patients may reduce cardiovascular risk by aggressively treating their psoriasis.

  

  NPF-funded study discovers how psoriasis and heart disease are... psoriasis.org

  10 days ago
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  National Psoriasis Foundation May is Arthritis Awareness Month. 1-2 million Americans are currently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and as many as 1 in 4 people with psoriasis may have undiagnosed PsA. Learn more about the signs & symptoms.

  Could You Have Psoriatic Arthritis? Know the Signs. psoriasis.org

  If you have psoriasis or a family history of psoriasis and you are experiencing joint pain and swelling, you could have psoriatic arthritis, a serious disease that may lead to joint destruction and disability.

  15 days ago
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  National Psoriasis Foundation Congratulations to Phil Mickelson on his World Golf Hall of Fame induction! It's an accomplishment for everyone living with psoriatic arthritis. Thank you Phil, for showing the world that psoriatic arthritis doesn't stop you from being a champion!

  

  Mickelson, five others inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame usatoday.com

  Phil Mickelson has been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame for 42 wins and four majors in a career that is still going.

  17 days ago
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  National Psoriasis Foundation New study for psoriasis shows inflammation in joints, liver and blood vessels of psoriasis patients, even when they'd not shown symptoms in those areas. This evidence proves psoriasis affects the whole body and is linked to other serious diseases.

  

  The Image of Psoriasis psoriasis.org

  In a National Psoriasis Foundation-backed study, high tech images show inflammation in skin and other organs and joints, potentially linking psoriasis to other serious diseases.

  18 days ago
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  National Psoriasis Foundation Interest in complementary/alternative medicine is becoming more common. Marnie Loomis, doctor of naturopathic medicine in Portland, Ore., shares her thoughts about natural treatments for psoriatic arthritis. Check out her advice on Dr. Tell Me Blog!

  

  Dr. Tell Me Blog services.psoriasis.org

  Dr. Tell Me Blog: Experts answer questions from patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

  23 days ago
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  National Psoriasis Foundation More than 320 advocates from 40 states asked Congress to support psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis research during Psoriasis SpeakOut National Advocacy Week, April 9-13. They met with 19 members of Congress, signed an online petition, sent hundreds of emails and tweets, and more. Your voice makes a difference!

  

  Hundreds of advocates speak out for psoriatic disease research psoriasis.org

  Psoriasis SpeakOut National Advocacy Week, April 9-13, 2012.

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