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