6 exercises to protect your joints as you age

Age is a significant risk factor for hypertension, obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and arthritis or osteoarthritis. As we age, our joints also become stiffer and less flexible due to decreased lubricating fluid and thinning cartilage, leading to inflammation and joint pain. In such a situation, you may want to avoid exercise because no one would want …

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