ARTHRITIS
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Most cases are not preventable. Find out
if you have a family history of arthritis-related conditions. The
goal is to diagnose and treat arthritis early.
Some scientists believe that osteoarthritis may develop in some
people if they abuse their joints (injure them many times or over-use
them while injured). Take care not to over-work a damaged or sore
joint, as this may help postpone or eliminate possible development
of osteoarthritis.
Excess weight also increases the risk for developing osteoarthritis
in the knees, and possibly in the hips and hands. Women are at
special risk for this. In men, being overweight increases the risk
for developing gout. Maintain your recommended weight, particularly
as you get older. Research shows that overweight middle-aged and
older women who lose 11 pounds or more over 10 years can cut in half
their risk for developing knee osteoarthritis. |
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