If you’re over the age of 50, you’re at high risk of knee arthritis. You’re probably familiar with some of the risk factors, but here’s one you might not know about. The length of your legs relative to one another might be a factor.
Exercise for the prevention of knee osteoarthritis? Yes, exercise helps lubricate the joints and strengthen the muscles that support the knee joint. But, what kind is best?
Arthritis – it’s a health problem we equate with old age. But, you can have joint pain and stiffness at any age. Could those achy joints you’re experiencing be arthritis?
Achy joints are nothing to joke about. The risk of developing stiff, achy joints due to osteoarthritis increases as you age. Here’s how your joints age and what you can do to slow it down.
As we age, we become more concerned about keeping our joints healthy. You might wonder whether weight training is good or harmful for your joints, especially if you have arthritis? Here’s what research shows.
Osteoarthritis is the most common orthopedic affliction that hits you as you age. Fortunately, lifestyle changes, including weight loss, help to keep the symptoms in check. You also might wonder what impact strength training has on the symptoms of arthritis? Find out.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. In fact, you have a one in two risk of developing this condition. Exercise is one joint-healthy lifestyle habit – but what about diet? Can good nutrition slow or prevent the progression of osteoarthritis?
Are you practicing a joint-healthy lifestyle? Read on and discover four things you can do, from a lifestyle standpoint, to keep your joints healthy as you age.
Knee pain is a major inconvenience, especially if you’re active. If you’re a woman, are you at higher risk for knee issues? Find out what research shows and what you can do to protect your knees and keep them healthy.
How healthy are your knees? Osteoarthritis of the knees becomes increasingly common with age. Find out what the biggest risk factor is for knee arthritis, the role exercise plays and what you can do to keep your knees healthy for life.
Do you hear strange sounds coming from your knees when you do a squat? Noisy knees that crack, crackle and pop are a common complaint – but what does it mean? Find out what those noises most likely are due to and whether you should be concerned.
Joint health becomes more of an issue after the age of 40. What role does exercise playing in preventing joint problems due to osteoarthritis? Find out the role exercise plays in keeping your joint healthy and how to get the benefits.
