Minor weight loss lowers risk of osteoarthritis
A common result of the aging process, osteoarthritis can cause pain and functional limitations in the joints. Weight-bearing joints—the knees, hips and spine—are most often affected. In addition to age, risk factors for osteoarthritis include joint injuries or deformities, overweight and obesity, diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and occupations that stress a joint.
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