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Arthritis Prevention A common myth is that arthritis is an old person’s disease and happens naturally with aging. Some types of arthritis such as osteoarthritis can be prevented with weight control and by avoiding certain occupational and sports injuries. Visit the Medline Plus
Studies have shown that losing just 10 pounds reduces pressure on the knee by 40 pounds, and that losing as few as 11 pounds can reduce a woman’s risk of developing knee osteoarthritis by 50 percent.
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website to learn more about sports related injuries. 