OSTEOARTHRITIS

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Am I at risk for osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis can be a difficult disease that everyone should be aware about. Find out if you are at risk with the help of this information inside this article.

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  • Have a sense of humor! A good laugh can send up to 20 percent more blood pumping through the body.
  • Steer clear of smokers. Approximately 38,000 people die each year from heart and blood vessel diseases caused by secondhand smoke.
  • Don't have time to fit in a full 30-minute workout? Try to fit in three, 10-minute sessions instead. Both provide the same benefits for your heart.
  • When going out to eat, be wary these words: fried, au gratin, crispy, scalloped, pan-fried, sautéed, buttered, or creamed. They usually mean this dish is packed with heart-harming saturated fats.
  • Light exercise such as walking for 30 minutes, four days out of the week significantly decreases your risk for heart disease.

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