Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common cause of pain and disability among adults around the world. Physicians have traditionally considered OA to be primarily a “wear and tear” disease, caused by age, injury or excessive wear on joints from athletics or physically demanding work. Today, OA is thought to be a more complicated condition that is characterized by chronic inflammation in joint cartilage and fluid. This inflammatory process may be triggered … [Read more...] about Preventing, Treating Osteoarthritis with Healthy Lifestyle Habits