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Exercise shown to protect joints from aging-related osteoarthritis
Original: Exercise as medicine—how exercise protects joints in aging-related osteoarthritis
New reporting highlights how regular physical activity acts as medicine against osteoarthritis, one of the most common joint diseases in older adults. Research summarized by Medical Xpress suggests exercise helps protect cartilage and joint tissue as people age, offering a low-cost way to slow the condition rather than relying solely on medication or surgery.
Why now: Growing interest in non-drug approaches to managing age-related joint disease.
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