TO YOUR HEALTH : BOOKS.Byline: - Staff and Wire Services ``You Can Be a Woman Basketball Player,'' by Tamecka Dixon and Judith Love Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. (Cascade Pass Inc.; $7). This skinny little book gives girls a look inside the life of Tamecka Dixon, a member of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks The Los Angeles Sparks are a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1997, they are one of the 8 original WNBA teams and were one of the teams that participated in the league's inaugural game. basketball team, and how they, too, can pursue a career in professional sports. The photo-filled, oversize o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. Adj. 1. paperback gives girls a checklist of things they can do to become more fit and more of a team player. It also offers instructions for conducting a mini-basketball clinic. An accompanying CD of inspirational basketball-related songs costs $14.95. Both are available at Borders Books, direct from the publisher by calling (310) 540-7000, or on the Web at www.cascadepass.com. Freebies Two new source booklets are now available for anyone who suffers from osteoarthritis osteoarthritis or osteoarthrosis or degenerative joint disease Most common joint disorder, afflicting over 80% of those who reach age 70. It does not involve excessive inflammation and may have no symptoms, especially at first. or rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis Today, the magazine of the Arthritis Foundation, has developed the 1999 Drug Guide, available free by calling (800) 283-7800. Ten categories of medications are discussed, and specific brand names, dosages, interactions and side effects are covered. There are sections about over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications, including Enbrel, the new injectable drug that is now approved for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis juvenile rheumatoid arthritis n. Abbr. JRA Chronic inflammatory arthritis that begins in childhood, characterized by swelling, tenderness, and pain in one or more joints and by lymph node and splenic enlargement. . Check out the Arthritis Foundation's Internet site at http://www.arthritis.org/ for information about forms of the illness and treatment options. Research shows exercise is one of the best therapies for arthritis patients. The American Physical Therapy Association The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national professional organization representing more than 66,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education. is offering a new free booklet, ``What You Need to Know about Arthritis: A Physical Therapist's Perspective,'' which explains how physical activity is possible even when a person feels too stiff or sore to contemplate exercise. Several movements are featured with detailed descriptions and illustrations, such as hip hinging, the chair rise and ``wall walking.'' The booklet's greatest value is helping readers to gain a perspective on ``self-management.'' For a free copy, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to APTA APTA American Physical Therapy Association. , ``Arthritis,'' P.O. Box 37257, Washington, D.C. 20013. |
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