👍 The Small Change Helping Your Joints in a Big Way (AARP Article)

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Do your knees ache? Make this a goal.

By Elissa Chudwin, AARP. Published September 23, 2024.

Do your knees ache nonstop? You might already know that carrying extra weight can worsen joint pain. But the thing is, you don’t need to set unrealistic goals or start a restrictive diet. Even a little weight loss can make a big difference in how you feel. 

​How it works: You’re not alone if your knee pain just won’t seem to get better. About one in five adults 40 and older have pain in that particular joint, according to global estimates. But even losing one pound of body weight can reduce the pressure on your knees by four pounds, according to research.

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