Thursday, November 1, 2012

Obese Children Struggle With Joint Pain: Study

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/11/01/obese-children-struggle-with-joint-pain-study


Obese Children Struggle With Joint Pain: Study

Experts say vicious cycle of inactivity, poor diet set overweight kids up for arthritis as adults


The concern is not just for their current pain, but their long-term bone health, Cohen added. "A few decades down the road they'll have a higher likelihood of developing arthritis because the load on their joints on a daily basis for years and years will lead to degenerative changes."

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