Maintaining a healthy weight is an important strategy for staying healthy and managing a variety of chronic illnesses. About 66% of adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis are overweight or obese. Research suggests that maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of developing arthritis and may decrease disease progression. A loss of just 11 pounds, for people who are overweight, can decrease the occurrence of new knee osteoarthritis, and a modest weight loss (5%) can help reduce pain and disability.
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Maintaining a healthy weight is an important strategy for staying
healthy and managing a variety of chronic illnesses. About 66% of
adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis are overweight or obese.
Research suggests that maintaining a healthy...
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Maintaining a healthy weight is an important strategy for staying healthy and managing a variety of chronic illnesses. About 66% of adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis are overweight or obese. Research suggests that maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of developing arthritis and may decrease disease progression. A loss of just 11 pounds, for people who are overweight, can decrease the occurrence of new knee osteoarthritis, and a modest weight loss (5%) can help reduce pain and disability.
