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As the American population faces its largest Baby Boomer generation ever, it should be no surprise that 1 in 5 Americans have arthritis and over 1 million new cases of arthritis are diagnosed each year. Additionally, a recent joint health assessment survey concluded that more than 70% of Baby Boomers have below average or poor joint health.
The results of this survey not only reinforced the need for a healthy joint regimen, but shows that people are interested in learning about the state of their joint health. Having healthy joints is the foundation for maintaining an active lifestyle.
Learning how to keep our joints in good shape becomes more important as we age. Staying physically active as we get older is a major contributing factor in determining the quality and length of our life. Maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise and eating a well balanced diet are all important factors in regards to joint health. Science has also shown that consuming specific nutrients can have positive benefits on our joints. The two most noted of these nutrients are glucosamine and chondrotin.

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