One Simple Way to Prevent Knee Arthritis

It's fair to say that by now, most boomers have uttered the words "I have knee pain.” In fact, most Gen X’ers probably have too. In the active and inactive alike, it’s an extremely common condition, particularly for those of us with arthritis or osteoarthritis – that’s 40 million Americans.

The best way to prevent knee pain? Take a walk. In fact, in a recent study of 1,700 people who have or are at risk of knee osteoarthritis, the more they walked, the less pain and fewer limitations they had over two years. Here's why.

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: Healthy Boomers   One Simple Way to Prevent Knee Arthritis It's fair to say that by now, most boomers have uttered the words "I have knee pain.” In fact, most Gen X’ers probably have too. In the active and inactive alike, it’s an extremely common condition, particularly for those of us with arthritis or osteoarthritis – that’s 40 million Americans. The best way to prevent knee pain? Take a walk. In fact, in a recent study of 1,700 people who have or are at risk of knee osteoarthritis, the more they walked, the less pain and fewer limitations they had over two years. Here's why. READ NOW   Share YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE How to Walk for Weight Loss The About Guide to Walking Shoes Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Boomers newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy