Weight loss has many benefits beyond just being able to fit into smaller clothes. Weight loss can also reduce the risk of obesity-related illnesses like high LDL cholesterol and hypertension. It may also help to prevent strokes, coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetics, etc. Not just these, there are more health benefits – one of them is prevention and relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee. Studies have shown that there’s a strong link between obesity and joint pain and being overweight increases the risk factor for developing osteoarthritis 4 times in women and about 5 times in men! Consider this: As weight increases, the pressure on joints, especially the knees, also increases. Studies have shown that with every 5 kg of weight gain, there’s approximately 36% increase in the risk of developing knee osteoarthritis. With increased weight, cartilage wears down in the knee joints, causing the cushioning to break down. This leads to the bones rubbing against each other. This friction can cause inflammation, pain and stiffness. Reports say if an individual’s BMI is over 30, there’s a 7x more risk of developing osteoarthritis. But can losing weight help…
