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Reader Stories: How Do You Stay Young Despite Osteoarthritis?

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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