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	from Joy Victory Like reading glasses and gray hair, osteoarthritis is one of those things that's hard to avoid as you get older. In fact, about two-thirds of all people over 70 have some form of arthritis. But what the heck is osteoarthritis? Let's find out.

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What Is Osteoarthritis?
It all comes down to the wear-and-tear of cartilage, it turns out.
- Osteoarthritis Guide Carol & Richard Eustice

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Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
The first symptom that comes to mind is pain, but there are several other less obvious signs that a joint may be arthritic.
- Osteoarthritis Guide Carol & Richard Eustice

The Good News: Treatment Awaits
Thankfully, effective treatment options run the gamut -- from over-the-counter pain medicines to prescription drugs to alternative remedies.
- Osteoarthritis Guide Carol & Richard Eustice

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