00:00If your joints ache more as you get older, resting them might actually be the wrong move.
00:05Aging naturally wears down the cartilage and fluid that cushion our joints.
00:09But new research says movement is what keeps that system working.
00:13Exercise helps deliver nutrient-rich fluid straight to cartilage.
00:18While strengthening the muscles that act like shock absorbers around every joint,
00:22a landmark Cochrane review found that exercise reduces pain
00:26and improves function in people with knee osteoarthritis.
00:30Working about as well as anti-inflammatory drugs, minus the side effects,
00:34doctors point to low-impact options like swimming, cycling, tai chi, yoga,
00:40and walking on varied terrain as especially helpful for balance and mobility.
00:44So next time your knees complain, a little movement might be exactly what they need.
00:50Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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