Our modern lifestyle often has us running from morning to night, juggling work, family, responsibilities, and unexpected events. In all of this, we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. Yet small gestures, integrated into our routine, can make a big difference in our health and well-being.
It is more than important to stay active as we age: sport helps preserve muscle mass, cognitive abilities and body balance: functions that tend to diminish over time.
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis, a term that now includes all joint diseases formerly known as rheumatism. Osteoarthritis refers to a particular mechanical form that affects the cartilage, the elastic tissue that protects the ends of bones and prevents them from rubbing against each other. Quite common, we often think we know the condition well. However, many of the information and beliefs circulating about osteoarthritis are either incorrect or incomplete. With this article, we wanted to rectify and clarify them.
