By Landon Manning

The South Korean Presidential Committee on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (PCFIR), a committee focused on coordinating regulatory policy around cutting-edge technology in the country, has made recommendations that the government work toward institutional acceptance of crypto assets, causing some to speculate that South Korea is preparing for a crypto arms race against the Chinese digital yuan.

Local media outletBusiness Koreareportedon January 6, 2020, that the PCFIR suggested that the Korean government allow financial institutions to launch cryptocurrency-related products, such as Bitcoin derivatives, as a medium- and long-term strategy for the institutionalization of cryptocurrencies.

As part of this strategy of working toward both nearer and longer term goals, the committee also recommended the development and implementation of a Korean custody solution to avoid relying solely on foreign custodians in the process of handling crypto assets.

This problem seems especially salient for South Korea, as it also formally recommended directly listing bitcoin for sale on Korea Exchange, the nations sole securities operator. Additionally, the report called for the legalization of private firms selling futures on bitcoin products. For this latter measure, the report explicitly drew comparisons to governments like the United States, which have enacted similar measures, calling these regulations a model to be emulated.

Given the way that the PCFIR referenced the international crypto industry, specifically claiming that it is no longer possible to stop crypto-asset trade worldwide, commentators havedrawn attentionto Chinas test phase of developing its own state-backed crypto asset: the digital yuan. The Chinese economy being a significant competitor to South Koreas in a wide range of areas (and also considering Chinas support for North Korea) adds validity to this notion that South Korea has a rivalry with the economic giant in mind in its own approach to formal crypto adoption.

The proposal of these new measures has not been the only crypto-friendly overture from the South Korean government recently. On December 30, 2019, the Ministry of Finance and Strategyconfirmedthat nothing in the countrys tax code currently supports the taxation of capital gains made through trading cryptocurrencies. Although there has been some chatter that the government will seek to tighten its tax codes in the future, concrete legislative attempts are yet to materialize.

Although it is unclear what amount of material resources the South Korean government will commit to the promotion of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies, the suggestion that it will allow private firms more leeway to expand their services independently is a good start. As the possible global implications of Chinas new program begin to crystallize, South Koreas response will surely also become clearer.

The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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Scientists are increasingly certain that Alzheimers and other dementias are caused by many factors. Genetics certainly play a major role, but researchers are increasingly focusing on other issues such as inflammation, blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, among others. Even conditions such as untreated depression and anxiety are believed to contribute to the likelihood of developing dementia.

Thats why a new review that confirms that your diet can significantly influence mental health and well-being is drawing attention. Published in the peer-reviewed journal European Neuropsychopharmacology, the review found increasing evidence of a link between a poor diet and the worsening of mood disorders such as anxiety and depression.

Among the reviews specific findings:

A high fat and low carbohydrate diet (also known as a ketogenic diet) can help children with epilepsy.

A vitamin B12 deficiency can contribute to fatigue, poor memory and depression.

A Mediterranean diet, high in vegetables and olive oil, provides some protection against depression and anxiety.

But the reviews lead author Suzanne Dickson of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden cautions that studies about specific conditions are often spotty at best. With individual conditions, we often found very mixed evidence, she said in a news release.

There is a general belief that dietary advice for mental health is based on solid scientific evidence, Dickson continued. In reality, it is very difficult to prove that specific diets or specific dietary components contribute to mental health.

One independent scientist who reviewed the study said that despite high-quality research (mostly involving animals), much remains to be discovered about the connection between nutrition and mental health in humans.

This comprehensive review sheds light on hypes and hopes, facts and fictions in the new field of nutritional psychiatry, Andreas Reid, a professor at University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, said in the news release.

The potential societal impact of this rapidly developing field is enormous, Reid cautioned. We must be scientifically sound in making our recommendations.

While researchers cannot point to one specific diet as the key to lessening depression, scientists are increasingly certain that getting evaluated and treated for depression can improve or maintain cognitive function in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which is considered to be the first stage of Alzheimers.

In addition, older adults with depression are believed to be twice as likely to develop dementia, and 65 percent more likely to develop Alzheimers.

Researchers are also increasingly certain that eating better and reducing weight to address issues such as type 2 diabetes, blood pressure and other so-called lifestyle conditions can make a difference in lowering risk for dementia. Boosting exercise is also seen as key.

The World Health Organization published a report on ways to prevent dementia, including undertaking 150 minutes a week of aerobic exercise, eating a balanced diet and drinking in moderation (or not at all).

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January usually happens like clockwork: a slew of new self-help books, articles and slimming blogs encourage you to be your best self, often by adopting a radical new diet that promises to blitz those spare inches around your waist for good.

The problem is, many crash diets encourage periods of miserable fasting and cutting out sometimes entire good groups overnight, and demonise food to the point where youre whole relationship with eating can be under threat.

According to fitness guru Joe Wicks who has successfully helped thousands of people to lose weight staying on these restrictive diets for a long period of time is often unrealistic and unhealthy. Even if you do lose weight initially, its not unusual to gain it again (plus even more, in some cases) before the spring comes around.

Thankfully, attitudes around diet culture are changing. A new survey commissioned by recipe box company Gousto (gousto.co.uk) has found two-thirds (68%) of UK adults believe the one-size-fits-all model just doesnt work.

So, how can you shed those excess pounds in a safe and effective way? We asked Wicks to give us some quick tips

Why should people avoid restrictive diets in January?

Its the time of year now where everyone wants to make changes to their life, whether thats with exercise or food, but the last thing you want to do especially if youre someone who really loves food is to go on a low-calorie diet, says Wicks, 33.

Sure, it will work in the short-term and youll probably lose weight on the scales, but emotionally its going to absolutely ruin you. Youre going to be so exhausted, you wont enjoy it and its not going to be a sustainable approach.Joe Wicks is urging people to avoid jumping on the crash-diet bandwagon (Gousto/PA)

Try to think about a long-term vision, as opposed to a quick crash diet. Incorporate it with exercise and cooking with fresh ingredients at home; youre much more likely to succeed throughout the year.

Why do people fail at New Years diets?

Because theyre awful, arent they? Dieting is normally all about how little you can eat and how much exercise you can do. When you combine those two things, it effects your sleep, your mood and your energy levels.

If I could give you one tip, its to focus on getting yourself moving instead. I always tell people to start with 15-20 minutes a day of exercise at home; this will get your energy levels up and your self-esteem boosted. Exercising is going to have a massive effect on your food choices and your ability to go into the kitchen and cook yourself something healthy.

Trying to do everything all at once is a bit much, he adds. Focus on fitness first, and the rest will hopefully follow.

What other tips do you have for those looking to lose weight this year?

Have a look at your portion control. Im not saying to count calories, but to keep your plate to a healthy size. The good thing about exercise is that it elevates your mental health and your mood so much that you dont want to go and put junk food in your body afterwards.

Meal prepping is one of the best things you can do too. If you leave the house without food, youre going to grab options on-the-go, which will likely be unhealthy convenience food.

Thats fine to do once or twice a week, but if youre doing it a lot, youre never going to truly know exactly how much youre consuming. The simple act of making some overnight oats for breakfast, or a salad for lunch can make a huge difference over time when it comes to staying lean.

What are you favourite ingredients for healthy eating?

I really think its great to have chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, curry powder, spices and tins of lentils, pulses, grains and beans in your cupboard. With these key ingredients, you can make really amazing veggie curries, or you could throw some chicken in there for some extra protein. Rice is also a great staple for making quick stir-fries after work.

Theres no magic fat-loss food; its all about getting a good balance of everything and getting lots of fruits and veg in your diet.

Its good to be a bit intuitive with it ask yourself what foods make you feel energised and healthy? Dont think you have to jump onto a certain diet because everyone else is doing it.

Do you follow a flexitarian diet yourself?

Yes. I eat a lot of veggie meals and with Gousto, I get four recipe boxes delivered per week that I can make at home. Three of those will be vegetarian and one will be meat-based.

Thats a massive step for me. During the process of researching and writing my veggie cookbook, Veggie Lean in 15 (16.99, Pan Macmillan), I realised that you can get really amazing food as a vegetarian. Im still not fully committed to going hardcore vegan though.

Many people feel like they dont have time to cook healthily, do you think thats untrue?

I really think you have to remove that time barrier from your mind. We know full well that we can smash a Netflix series in a couple of days or watch our soaps, so we can all find half an hour to exercise or cook well if we prioritise it.

It doesnt need to be hours in the kitchen either. My whole philosophy with my Lean in 15 series is that you can make a really healthy and nutritious meal in just 15 minutes, and have some leftover for lunch the next day.

Its that kind of mentality of prepping in advanced and being organised that works in the long-run.

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Weve all done it. On January 1, youre gung-ho about keeping up that healthy eating regimen. But by mid-month, that resolution to choose kale over cookies has flown out the window. We asked Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, how to succeed at eating better in 2020.

Focus on the short term. While a lucky few can overhaul their diet when the clock strikes midnight, thats rarely realistic. For many people, a complete revamping of your diet overnight is not feasible, says Mozaffarian, who suggests incremental changes instead. Very focused, specific goals with a clear timeline tend to work best, like planning to eat at least one serving of fruit for breakfast five days a week. After youve kept that up through January, you can resolve to keep it going for the rest of the year.

Track your progress. Its vital to have some form of feedback to tell you how youre doing, says Mozaffarian, who is also Jean Mayer Professor of Nutrition and Medicine. Whether its with an apptheres a multitude to track grocery purchases or mealsor just writing on a piece of paper, having documentation of your choices will help you succeed. Peer support is also incredibly helpful. Doing this with somebody, especially in your family, works much better, Mozaffarian says. A doctor or friend can help, too.

Use addition, not subtraction. Rather than focusing on the foods you should remove from your diet, hone in on the nutrient-dense options to add in. We need to shift to thinking of food as a positive, Mozaffarian says, Adding good foods is really a good place to start. He suggests incorporating fruits, beans, nuts, fish, yogurt, and vegetables into your meal plans. After all, a lot of people are sick because they dont get enough good foods, not too many bad foods, he says.

Its about more than the pounds. While many people see eating healthier as a means to hitting a goal weight, Mozaffarian says the benefits go far beyond reaching a number on the scale. People can have weight goals, but eating healthy is incredibly important regardless of weight changes, he says. Even if you dont lose weight, people are healthier in the long run. He suggests thinking of a healthy diet, exercise, and weight management as three separate, yet linked, goals. If youre thin and youre eating poorly, youre at risk of many diseases, Mozaffarian says. Weight should be the third priority on the list. If you eat healthy and you exercise more, it doesnt matter what your weight isyoure healthier.

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Monday may be the most unloved day of the week. For many people, it represents returning to work after the relaxation of the weekend.

But Mondays also may be the best day to start a healthy new routine not just as a New Years resolution but at any time of the year.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland say that Mondays should be viewed as a day for fresh starts.

The hashtag #MondayMotivation trends for a reason.

And with New Years Day 2020 falling on a Wednesday, this first Monday of the year is the day that many people are kicking off their New Years resolutions, 85 percent of which are reportedly health related.

The Monday Campaigns Healthy Monday Reset initiative supports New Years resolutions throughout the year.

The program provides weekly reminders to reinforce habits and actions that can prevent heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and other debilitating chronic health conditions, said Ron Hernandez, managing director of the Monday Campaigns.

The Monday Cues circulated by the nonprofit can range from reminders to practice deep breathing for 5 to 8 minutes to combat stress as well as recipes for meatless meals and encouragement to increase exercise such as running a Monday Mile.

The weekly Monday resets are especially useful following weeks where diet, exercise, and wellness goals may have gone unmet.

That can lead to a slump in motivation that contributes to the 20 percent of people who fail or give up on their New Year resolutions in the first two weeks, said Hernandez.

He noted that research from the Data Decisions Group conducted for the Monday Campaigns found that 73 percent of respondents said that refreshing their intentions every Monday would help them stick to their New Years resolutions.

A similar number said the resets help them get back on task after indulging over the weekend.

If you fall off the wagon, it gives you 52 opportunities to get back on track or refresh your goals, Hernandez told Healthline.

Health-related Google searches peak after the weekend, according to researchers.

Thats why health-promotion programs such as The Monday Campaigns focus their outreach efforts on the beginning of the work week.

People are more likely to begin new diets and exercise routines, or take positive health steps like quitting smoking or scheduling doctors appointments on Mondays than on any other day, according to The Monday Campaigns, which is a public health initiative associated with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and the Maxwell School of Syracuse University.

Theres a spike in people getting health information on Mondays and Tuesdays more than any other day of the week, and people are also more receptive to the information on those days, said Hernandez.

Interest in The Monday Campaigns Meatless Mondays campaign and other initiatives also rises around the New Year, he noted.

Beginning the week with healthy behaviors helps to support good intentions throughout the week, according to research from the Data Decisions Group.

People who commit to changes on a Monday are more likely to continue through the rest of the week, Hernandez said.

Mondays are also a cultural concept. People absolutely view it as a beginning, he added. There is a percentage of people who view Mondays as something to dread, but also many who see it as an opportunity to get back on track.

This is all true even in a year when the calendar dictates that many people start their new resolutions in the middle of the week.

Given the low success rate of most resolutions, the first Monday of the new year isnt too soon to recommit to your goals, said Hernandez.

The Mondays Campaign partners with employers, schools, the media, and community groups to encourage healthy changes.

Affiliated campaigns include Meatless Monday, Kids Cook Monday, the stop-smoking Quit and Stay Quit Monday, Caregiver Monday, Man Up Monday (aimed at raising awareness of sexual health), the exercise-focused DeStress Monday.

Theres also Monday 2000, which encourages adults to reduce their calorie intake to 2,000 per day.

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By John Cope

According to the Vermont Department of Health, about 3,700 Vermonters will be diagnosed with cancer this year. One of the most preventable and treatable cancers is colorectal cancer, which is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. While many cancers can be treated if they are detected in early stages, colorectal cancer can actually be prevented with available screening techniques.

Some of the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer can be hard to diagnose in early stages, and can be mistaken for other conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or a gastrointestinal virus. This is why screening and detection are so crucial to ensuring your health. When detected in early stages, colorectal cancer has a near 90 percent five year survival rate; if detected in late stages, when the cancer has been given time to spread to other parts of the body, that rate can drop to 15 percent. Even when colorectal cancer has already developed, it is highly treatable when detected early. Screening is your best tool to prevent colorectal cancer, and it is a simple and effective way to protect your health for years to come.

In order to make sure that you have the information you need, here are answers to some common questions about colorectal cancer screenings.

Q: Does everyone need to be screened for colorectal cancer?

The short answer is: yes. Everyone should receive a colorectal cancer screening by the time they are 50 years old. For people with a family history of certain cancers or conditions, or for people with particular health risks, doctors can recommend getting a screening starting at age 35 or even earlier. For people with no outstanding risk factors, the age for regular screenings is around age 45 to 50. Talk to your primary healthcare provider and your insurance provider to see what the best screening schedule will be for you.

Q: What is a colonoscopy? Is it the only colorectal screening option?

While there are other tests, such as stool tests and sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy is considered the most effective and accurate screening tool for colorectal cancer. A colonoscopy provides a visual examination of the lining of the colon and rectum using a flexible scope to show polyps (precancerous lesions) or abnormal growths. Colonoscopies are performed at the hospital while patients are sedated, and usually last 10-45 minutes. Patients can expect to be at the hospital for 3-4 hours total, and will need someone to drive them home after the procedure.

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Q: Besides following my doctor's guidance for colorectal screening, how can I prevent colorectal cancer?

For all cancers, including colorectal cancer, diet, exercise, and other health habits matter. You can lower your chances of many different kinds of cancer by:

- Quitting smoking

- Eating a diet high in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains

- Getting regular exercise

- Limiting your alcohol intake

With proper screening and simple changes to your lifestyle habits, you can prevent colorectal cancer and ensure that you remain healthy and active for years to come.

John Cope, MD, is a board-certified surgeon practicing at Brattleboro General Surgery, a department of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. For more information or to make an appointment at Brattleboro General Surgery, call 802-251-8650 or visit bmhvt.org.

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As always, diet can play a big part in reducing excess weight, whatever area of your body.

According to Terri-Ann, there are other factors that could be at play when it comes to belly fat. These include:

Menopause: As we age our metabolism slows down and our total body fat percentage starts to increase as a result, she said. Body fat distribution also changes with age, which could, unfortunately, mean more weight around your tummy area.

Stress: This can cause body fat around your middle. Exposure to cortisol, a hormone produced in response to stress, has been found by several studies to lead to an accumulation of fat around the stomach area, she added.

Bloating: This could be making your stomach appear larger than it actually is, she said. Drinking lots of water, doing exercise and ensuring youre eating a diet filled with foods rich in fibre such as whole grains, fruit and vegetables can help avoid constipation and stomach problems, which often lead to excess stomach bloating, she explained.

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Before he hits the gym, Austin Mahone has some serious sartorial decisions. Like, which of his hundred pair of sneakers he wants to pair with high socks and basketball shorts. He could go with his Air Mags, those $50,000 plus, self-tying sneakers Marty McFly sported in Back to the Future Part II, but he doesnt want to scuff them. Same goes for his first edition Louis Vuitton all red Yeezys. (Mahones favorite piece of clothing, which is not a shoe: a robe gifted to him by Stefano Gabbana in Milan after a fashion show, which is just about as chic a sentence you can utter.) This time, he goes with his Air Jordan Futures.

The San Antonio native first blew up online in 2010, when he was fourteen. Mahone had started posting pop cover songs on his YouTube channel. Two years later, he released his own single and signed with the same record label as Taylor Swift. Then he toured with Swift. And now, at 23, Mahone is living that pop star/fashion ambassador life, which, in his case, apparently means splitting a Miami apartment with several other guys who cook each other eggs in the morning and drink chardonnay before bed. The high life.

We caught up with Mahone in Miami. His is the kind of beach view Miami apartment you walk around in wearing a tank top and holding a basketballwhich Mahone does, the entire time, as he shows us his kitchen, gym, and recording studio, where he's currently at work on his first full album.

Mahone says his dietary staples include Lean Body protein shake, eggs, steak, chicken, rice, protein bars, and fruits and ketchup. Because hes a San Antonio boy, Mahone says, ketchup goes on everything: eggs, tamales, even his Thanksgiving turkey.

The only diet hes done, he says, is adulatingswitching from being a boy and eating Fruit Roll-Ups and candy all the time to being a grown-up. When youre young, you just burn that off super quick. But once I got older I was like: now Im starting to see the effects of eating good and how it helps you, especially energy. Because when youre pushing 23, you really have to re-evaluate life like that.

The pop star said his bodyguard inspired him to drop the Fruit Roll-Ups. Once I hit eighteen, he was like, alright, bro, you gotta start tightening up; youre a man now.

Now, aside from a sugar conscious diet, Mahone says he picks shoes and goes to the gym 4-5 times a week, mixing weights and cardioincluding basketball (Im always just trying to ball with my bros).

Mahone says exercise gets his juices flowing, which helps both in the studio songwriting and with his energy on stage.

Of course, there are also aesthetic perks. And when one wakes up to look at a Miami Beach oceanfront every morning? Well, its important to pull off a tank topbasketball in hand or not.

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'She has the biggest personality': 50-pound dog loses half her body weight with water therapy

Updated: 5:50 AM EST Jan 8, 2020

A Montana dog named Pearl is much healthier than she was a year ago. You could even say she has a new leash on life.Pearl's owner Jessie Maclay, who works at the Humane Society of Western Montana, gave her a 2019 New Year's resolution to lose weight. The 50-pound pooch had trouble walking because of it. "She was unable to walk more than four to five steps before her legs would give out," Jessie Maclay told KTMF-TV. "She had a dislocated hip that prevented her from being able to walk well."Swimming lessons became a key exercise in her weight-loss journey, along with diet and other exercise. During her first time in the pool, she could only swim for a few seconds at a time, but eventually, she worked her way up to swimming for 15-minute spurts."In the time that we were swimming, she lost easily 20 to 25 pounds," Maclay said.She has to follow a strict diet to keep the weight off because she has Cushing's disease, but the vet said it's OK for her to eat green beans, which she has grown to love, Maclay said.Pearl's personality began to emerge when she began to lose the extra weight, too.Watch the video above to learn more about this story.

A Montana dog named Pearl is much healthier than she was a year ago. You could even say she has a new leash on life.

Pearl's owner Jessie Maclay, who works at the Humane Society of Western Montana, gave her a 2019 New Year's resolution to lose weight. The 50-pound pooch had trouble walking because of it.

"She was unable to walk more than four to five steps before her legs would give out," Jessie Maclay told KTMF-TV. "She had a dislocated hip that prevented her from being able to walk well."

Swimming lessons became a key exercise in her weight-loss journey, along with diet and other exercise. During her first time in the pool, she could only swim for a few seconds at a time, but eventually, she worked her way up to swimming for 15-minute spurts.

"In the time that we were swimming, she lost easily 20 to 25 pounds," Maclay said.

She has to follow a strict diet to keep the weight off because she has Cushing's disease, but the vet said it's OK for her to eat green beans, which she has grown to love, Maclay said.

Pearl's personality began to emerge when she began to lose the extra weight, too.

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Arthritis is an umbrella term for a number of conditions that cause swelling and tenderness in one or more of your joints.

The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common types of arthritis, and, while these conditions cannot be cured, lifestyle interventions can be taken to alleviate joint pain associated with them.

Certain foods, for example, have been shown to contain anti-inflammatory properties, and fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, sardines and trout, are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which have shown to produce potent anti-inflammatory effects.

In one small study, 33 participants were fed either fatty fish, lean fish or lean meat four times each week.

After eight weeks, the fatty fish group had decreased levels of specific compounds related to inflammation.

Echoing these findings, an analysis of 17 studies found that taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements decreased joint pain intensity, morning stiffness, the number of painful joints and use of pain relievers in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

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Exercise may seem counterintuitive if you are in pain, but in addition to helping you lose weight, it can also help to reduce and prevent pain associated with arthritis.

As the NHS points out, exercise can also help:

As long as you do the right type and level of exercise for your condition, your arthritis won't get any worse, explains the health body.

It added: Combined with a healthy, balanced diet, regular exercise will help you lose weight and place less strain on your joints.

According to Versus Arthritis, the UK's largest charity dedicated to supporting people with arthritis, you should aim to do at least 30 minutes of exercise that makes us a bit short of breath five times a week.

Its also recommended that you spend 30 minutes a day on our feet, such as walking or climbing stairs, notes the charity.

If you have joint pain, start gently and gradually increase the length of time youre exercising. You can break this into smaller chunks if you need to, advises the health body.

It added: Doing five to ten minutes of exercise each day is important to keep your joints moving and your muscles strong.

As the NHS explains, if you have arthritis, carrying out tasks around the home can be a challenge, however, making some practical changes to your home and changing the way you work should make things easier.

Practical tips that could help include:

An occupational therapist can also help if you have severe arthritis that's affecting your ability to move around your home and carry out everyday tasks, such as cooking and cleaning, notes the health body.

They can advise about equipment you may need to help you live independently, and, depending on the exact nature of your condition, your GP may be able to refer you to an NHS occupational therapist, adds the health site.

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