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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 10, 2025

4 min

Can an 18 year old develop arthritis?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 220,000 U.S. children and adolescents were diagnosed with arthritis between 2017 and 2021. While the condition is commonly associated with older age, the truth is that a young person, including an 18-year-old, can develop arthritis. In fact, specific types of arthritis frequently affect younger populations and can persist into adulthood.

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Oct 6, 2025

4 min

Does Osteoporosis Cause Inflammation in the Body? Unpacking the Bone-Immune Connection

According to scientific research, chronic, low-grade systemic inflammation is often a feature of osteoporosis. The relationship between bone biology and inflammatory processes is far more intricate than once thought, and it can significantly influence how osteoporosis develops and progresses.

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Oct 2, 2025

4 min

What diseases make you look older? Understanding progeroid and inflammatory conditions

Some rare genetic disorders cause such rapid aging that children develop physical traits associated with old age within their first few years of life. This phenomenon, and other more common conditions that accelerate visible aging, helps answer the question: **What diseases make you look older?**

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