Arthritis
No less than 31% of seniors were treated for arthritis at some point, which is an inflammation of your joints, which brings you a lot of pain and stiffness. Arthritis is much more common in women, but there are a couple of steps that can be done in order to delay the onset of this disease. Some of them include:
- Make sure you exercise at least 5 times per week, for 30 minutes each. This way, you’ll improve function while also decreasing pain. Make sure you add a mixture of aerobic, strength-building, but also stretching movements;
- Try to keep track of your weight, as losing only one pound might remove as much as four pounds of pressure on your knees;
- Always think about your back, legs, and arms. They need to be supported;
- Avoid joint injuries;
- Don’t smoke.
