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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, degenerative disease that almost 27 million people in our country live with each day. It causes the cartilage in joints to deteriorate to the point that bones begin rubbing against each other. That creates pain, inflexibility in the joint, and impaired or total loss of movement. Part of the struggle for older adults who live with OA is that there is no cure. Lifestyle modifications such as maintaining a healthy weight and no-impact exercise can help. Researchers have also been looking closely at the role food can play in managing arthritis. Avoiding foods that cause inflammation and eating a diet rich in those believed to reduce inflammation are new ways physicians are helping patients find relief.

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