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(From New Straits Times (Malaysia))

10 tips for healthy joints MOST of the age-related complaints and ailments people face today can be lessened or even eliminated by simply following a smart and healthy way of living. Here are some tips: Move around: Know how people always complain about stiff joints? Well, this "stiffness" occurs because of lack of joint usage or joint movement. Cartilage doesn't have a blood supply, and relies instead on synovial fluid moving in and out of the joint to nourish it and to remove wastes. Inactivity causes the cartilage to shrink. It also leads to loss of muscles and impairs motion range. Wastes gather at the joint, causing it to harden and make future movement difficult. Seniors should remember to exercise …