Word: chronics
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...outrage! A black man playing amongst his betters—and this Robinson has no respect! I am told that Robinson led base-ball in the dubious categories of “steals” last season—and yet he is allowed to continue playing despite this chronic kleptomania. I am also told, though I did not see him play a game myself, that Robinson was voted by the National Media (of which I mysteriously did not receive a ballot) to be the league’s Rookie of the Year over the Giants’ Larry Jansen...
...Complete the following Chronic 2001 lyric: When I’m loving these...
...just a bit.) Some experts are starting to think that even the current situation is more dire than anyone had realized. In October, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the results of the first nationwide survey measuring the total burden of arthritis and chronic joint symptoms. Their sobering conclusion: one-third of all American adults suffer from some type of joint disease...
...destructive proteins that chew up the bits and pieces of damaged tissue. This so-called inflammatory process, which is often but not necessarily accompanied by swelling, works well when the body needs to fend off an acute attack--say, from invading viruses or bacteria. But when the problem is chronic, as in osteoarthritis, the white blood cells may overreact, repeatedly releasing so many of their "mopping up" proteins that even healthy tissue is laid waste. In rheumatoid arthritis (see box), the immune-system response is particularly aggressive...
...single approach works best for everyone. As researchers learn more about what triggers osteoarthritis, they're bound to come up with more effective treatments. As with any chronic condition, there are always some things you can't control. But there's still a lot you can do for yourself. So pay attention to those twinges. Someday, you'll be glad you did. --With reporting by Noah Isackson/Chicago, Constance E. Richards/Asheville and Sean Scully/Los Angeles