Can overweight cause problems to your joints?

We all know that the overweight or obesity is the reason behind many health related issues and one among such problems is connected to your joints. Yes, those extra kilos can cause severe trouble to your bone health and can put you at the arthritis risk.

A study that was conducted at the University of Pennsylvania revealed that adults with rheumatoid arthritis and obesity experienced more rapid progression of disability than patients who were overweight. Also, the patients who lost weight, tended to become disabled more quickly, especially in those who were already thin.

Researcher Joshua Baker said, “We believe that this is because when people get older and acquire illnesses, they tend to lose weight. The weight loss in this study is unintentional. This study suggests that patients with rheumatoid arthritis and obesity would benefit from intentional weight loss through a comprehensive management strategy; however, when we see that someone is losing weight without trying, it’s probably a poor prognostic sign, especially if they are already thin.”

So, act now!

Experts always advice to stay healthy and shed those extra kilos by eating clean and exercising at least 30 minutes every day.