Osteoarthritis is the breakdown of articular cartilage in the joints, usually followed by chronic inflammation of the lining of the joint. Healthy cartilage serves as a cushion between the bones in a joint. More
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In her own words: living with osteoarthritis
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Dietary supplements for osteoarthritis
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Practical prevention: averting osteoarthritis
Arthritis is not something anyone looks forward to. As we grow older, though, we're all susceptible to the most common form of the disease called osteoarthritis. Also termed degenerative joint disease, the condition affects nearly 21 million people in our country, especially women and adults over age 45.