Study: Sore Knees? This Fix Doesn't Cost a Dime

The body's joints aren't really designed to carry the weight of an obese person, and a new study has confirmed it. Researchers studied more than 500 overweight and obese Americans with risk factors for osteoarthritis, like knee pain and the loss of knee cartilage. After four years, study participants who lost more than ten percent of their bodyweight had a far slower rate of cartilage loss and their knee pain had significantly improved.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Study: Sore Knees? This Fix Doesn't Cost a Dime The body's joints aren't really designed to carry the weight of an obese person, and a new study has confirmed it. Researchers studied more than 500 overweight and obese Americans with risk factors for osteoarthritis, like knee pain and the loss of knee cartilage. After four years, study participants who lost more than ten percent of their bodyweight had a far slower rate of cartilage loss and their knee pain had significantly improved. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health Not Overweight? 12 Other Possible Reasons for Knee Pain READ NOW 124 Mistakes You Should Avoid When Losing Weight    READ NOW What Are the Other Signs of Osteoarthritis?    READ NOW How You Can Reduce Inflammation and Joint Pain With Your Diet READ NOW Trending Now • Got an Indoor Bike? Here's Your Soundtrack • 6 Viruses That Can Lead to Cancer • The Medicare Savings Programs That Keep Costs Down • 5 Ways to Add Sizzle to Your Senior Sex Life • "My Boyfriend Wants Me to Lose Weight" • What Are the Physical Effects of Depression? • Study: Eating More Gluten At an Early Age Raises Celiac Risk Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.