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Reader Stories: How Do You Stay Young Despite Osteoarthritis?

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Updated August 01, 2011

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Osteoarthritis has been linked to aging, although the cause is more complicated than just that. It's referred to as an "old person's disease", even though there are many younger people with the disease. You don't have to be a senior citizen to have the condition, but if we're being honest, pain and physical limitations can make you feel older than your actual age.

It can be work to stay young despite having osteoarthritis. What do you do to remain youthful? Are you committed to a healthy lifestyle? Do you have a particular beauty regimen? Or, is it all a matter of attitude?

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Staying Young and Productive

I don't think so. I look young for my actual age. I try to live a healthy life style, and I do not smoke or drink. I don't drink diet sodas; I use stevia as my sweetener for coffee, and I use Almond …More

Healthy Living

My face is still almost wrinkle free, but my body posture and movement is like that of a someone in their 70's.I've lost 2 st over the past 6 months, as a result of eating better, and as a consequenc…More

Feel Good About Yourself

I still see myself in mirror. Some days you do feel older and frustrated as you can't do what you use to do. You just have to step back and re-list your priorities and start again by going slower at …More

If You Look Good You Feel Good

During the worst periods of pain and whilst attempting to ascertain what to do about each bit and the order in which to deal with them. All types of painkillers and anti-inflammatories were tried, wi…More

How I Stay Young With OA

Of course, but I am more then 20 years older now.But I feel better since then, have more energy, do more sports, teach elderly being active, travel 1000 km vv for skiing etc.Thanks to a better diet, …More

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