There are two types of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune condition and the much more

common osteoarthritis, the so-called wear and tear arthritis. And it's so common that after the age of 65 some estimates put it at 50% of the

population so this is something that many many people struggle with in their

knees and their hips other joints joints too, of course, hands can be affected.

And what to do about it is really confusing.

Almost everyone will tell you you need to exercise, but then sometimes you need to rest.

People will tell you, doctors will tell you to take

anti-inflammatory drugs but then some studies show that they impair healing it's really

confusing my guest on this week's podcast is a PhD researcher specifically focused on rheumatology

and has focused on osteoarthoids in particular in her most recent work hopefully

will shed some light and give you some perspective if you're struggling with

eggie joints. If you're new here it's the Lucas Rockwood show I'm the yoga

teacher and trainer a serial entrepreneur I'm the father of three kids but firstly

I'm a student and this podcast is a place where we research health span how to live your

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Welcome everyone, it is Lucas here, and today's show is called Arthritis

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