Inner knee pads: estrogen may spare joints from arthritis

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that postmenopausal women on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have a 30% reduced chance of developing osteoarthritis than postmenopausal women not on HRT. Estrogen may slow cartilage loss and prevent what loss occurs from making joints painful and stiff.

Estrogen, Estrogens

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Bypass a breakdown: ideal weight may keep knees from crumbling

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that men who are as little as 20 lbs overweight in their twenties are more likely to suffer hip and knee problems later in life. Many people who suffer from osteoarthritis are also overweight.

Obesity, Men, Men's health

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Custom cushions: cartilage transplants could prevent arthritis

Article Abstract:

Researchers have successfully coaxed torn cartilage into regenerating itself by implanting healthy cartilage cells at the site of the tear. Normally, torn cartilage wears away until osteoarthritis occurs.

Surgery, Cartilage

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