27/11/2022
Cartilage is found in joints all over the body, and it is what allows them to move smoothly without friction.
When you're young, you have a lot of cartilage that helps keep your joints mobile, but as you age, your body produces less, and this causes the cartilage to break down and wear away.
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You may have heard about osteoarthritis. It's the most common type of joint disease, but it's not inevitable. In fact, there are a number of lifestyle choices and physical activities that can help you avoid it.
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The key is to start taking steps to improve your joint health now so that by the time you reach middle age, you'll be able to remain more active and play an active role in life as long as possible.
For example, try to exercise as much as possible!
While some exercises put more stress on joints than others do (running can be particularly hard on knees), regular activity will help your body stay active and agile well into old age—and more activity means less weight gain, which itself can increase your chances of developing joint problems later in life.
If you already have joint issues, keep in mind that arthritis doesn't just affect one joint at a time; it's a widespread condition that affects many different parts