Arthritis and Physical Activity Among Obese Adults

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that obese adults who have arthritis may be less likely to be active than their thinner counterparts.  The study, released in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), finds arthritis-related joint pain and functional limitation might contribute substantially to low rates of physical activity among adults with obesity. Find the full report here

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