As the Knee Evolved, So Did Arthritis Risk

As humans evolved, they began to walk upright, which has helped propel our species forward, literally and figuratively. But that advancement has taken its toll on human health. Our lives have gotten longer, and our knees age right along with us, accumulating damage along the way. Those years of use can lead to osteoarthritis, which is thought to affect more than 250 million people around the world.

Source: Lab Roots

Author: Carmen Leitch

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