Losing the ability to perform<br />everyday physical activities<br />can not only lead to a loss of<br />independence but can also be deadly. Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis<br />that occurs over time due to age <br />and the excessive use of joints. It impacts more than<br />30 million Americans,<br />with more than half of them<br />being under the age of 65. A new study by the 'American Journal<br />of Preventive Medicine' looked at<br />participants with knee osteoarthritis<br />and their increased risk of disability. Dorothy D. Dunlop, lead author<br />of the study, observed how<br />consistent exercise affected the<br />development of osteoarthritis. She discovered that 56 minutes<br />of moderate to vigorous exercise<br />per week led to an 86% decreased<br />risk of being mobility-disabled.
