Publisher's Synopsis
The New York Times bestselling author of Strong Women Eat Well and fellow Tufts University scientists present a simple plan that has been proven to reduce the pain and immobility caused by arthritis…
Strong Women and Men Beat Arthritis shows the direct connection between a strength-training program you can do at home and the reduction-and even prevention-of arthritis symptoms. No other research study using an exercise program has ever showed the results that the Tufts study achieved: a 43% reduction in pain, a 44% improvement in physical function, and a 71% improvement in strength. This book offers all the tools you need-and more:
· An exercise program designed specifically to protect the joints and relieve stiffness and soreness
· A scientifically based eating plan to reduce inflammation and pain
· A hands-on guide to the latest medications
· The real story on complementary therapies-which ones work? Which ones don't?
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