healthy lifestyle, joint pain, knee pain, protecting your knees

5 Exercise Tips to Keep Your Knees From Wearing Out

The knee joint, one of the largest joints in the human body, is responsible for a considerable amount of weight every day. You may not be aware that when you squat or kneel, your knees are under eight times more pressure than your body weight! The load on your knees is not always the same ...

Helen London

Elderly man with knee pain.

Food and Drinks for Joint Pain

Joints form the connections between bones. They provide support and help you move. Any damage to the joints from disease or injury can interfere with your movement and cause considerable joint pain. Cause of joint pain Joint pain is extremely common, especially as you age. In one national survey, about one-third of adults reported having joint ...

Emma Lu

Elderly man with knee pain.

Help Relieve Joint Problems With Diet

With aging, long-term use, and high-impact stress, articular cartilage can degenerate and wear out over time leading to joint problems. This can cause joint deformation, bone spurs, and a loss of elasticity, also known as osteoarthritis (OA). The resultant joint pain, swelling, and stiffness often lead to decreased function and mobility. Osteoarthritis commonly affects the ...

Tatiana Denning

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