Social isolation can increase risk of osteoarthritis: Study
Apart from affecting health and well-being, social isolation can also lead to osteoarthritis (arthritis) in older adults, suggests a recent study.People who have arthritis often have other health issues which may increase their risk of becoming socially isolated. These include anxiety and depression, being afraid to move around (because arthritis makes moving painful), physical inactivity, and being unable to take care of themselves.Some 30 per cent of adults aged 65 and older have arthritis to some degree, especially in their leg joints. Читать дальше...
