In 2009 more than 400, 000 Americans had either their hip or knee replaced! Last Saturday, The New York Times featured an article with some simple preventative steps on keeping the joints healthy:
1) control weight - women who lost 10 pounds, cut osteoarthritis risk in half.
2) go low impact - if you're a runner, consider cross training with a low impact sport like swimming, yoga or tai chi.
3) avoid injury - injuries like a torn ACL can increase arthritis by 50%.
4) get fit - strengthening muscles around the joint can act like a "shock absorber".
5) be skeptical - of supplements like shark cartilage where studies are inconclusive.
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