Staff report

BOARDMAN — The Arthritis Foundation announces a new Live Yes Connect Group has formed in Boardman, and is meeting virtually for adults living with, or a caretaker of someone, or parent of a child living with juvenile arthritis in the tri-county area.

Arthritis means inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. It describes more than 100 conditions that affect the joints, tissues around the joint, and other connective tissues.

Deborah Andio, the new facilitator for the Boardman connect group, said: “We want to get the word out that our support group is here, and we are planning our first virtual event,”Dec. 12 at 10 a.m.

Guest speaker is Dr. YuFang Lin from the Cleveland Clinic Center for Integrative Medicine. Lin will be discussing the healing power of the human body. Participants also will learn about nutrition to help inflammation, discuss herbs and supplements as well as essential oils. Lin will also share some recipes. The presentation is 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute question and answer.

To register and be informed of all new and upcoming events go to https://connectgroups.arthritis.org/groups/boardman