How does aging affect my joints?
How does aging affect my joints?
The shock-absorbing cartilage in our joints starts to thin as we age; in turn, our bones rub together more easily, causing pain. Watch rheumatologist Natalie Azar, MD, explain how our joints are affected by aging and loss of cartilage.
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