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Health · 18 June 2026
Experts say mid-life mistakes often lead to osteoarthritis, the most common joint condition, as knees carry more weight than hips. Gaining weight is the number-one issue, adding significant stress to your knees with every step you take. Not exercising enough, or doing too much high-impact exercise, also damages cartilage and weakens the vital leg muscles.
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