Accumulated wear and tear on the body has long been associated with the aging process. Subsequently, an increase in the number of aches and pains that we experience is generally expected as we age. The understanding of this relationship is by no means new, either. Even in ancient Rome, emperors and educated scholars wrote of [...]
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Please Knees, Don’t Seize! – Preventing Osteoarthritis
October 5th, 2009 
admin Osteoarthritis is a very common disease that affects many people as they age. Though commonly treated with knee replacement surgery, there are other options to avoid the need for surgery if the symptoms are recognized early and preventative action is taken.
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Posted in Disease Information, Disease Prevention, Health Risks 
Tags: aging, arthritis, cartilage damage, knee replacement, knee surgery, osteoarthritis 
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