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Take control of your Joint Health

November 16, 2010- -- With the population of Baby Boomers — people born between 1946 and 1964 — at over 77 million, obesity at an all-time high, and initial signs of osteoarthritis often symptom free, the vast majority of the population is still relatively unaware of their current state and the importance of joint health.

 
According to a recent study, approximately one-third of Americans 35 and older said their joints prevented them from doing their favorite sport or activity and more than 50 percent of them just accepted that as part of the aging process.

This leaves a lot of people asking questions like, "What can I do?"

The Joint Juice® joint health assessment (www.jointjuice.com/joint-health.jsp) is one of the first interactive Web-based tools that allows individuals to easily evaluate their joint health and take proactive steps to improve it.

Individuals are now able to log onto jointjuice.com for an illustrative assessment that determines the condition of their joints based on a series of 15 questions regarding Body Mass Index (BMI), diet, exercise, lifestyle, and joint health history.

Renowned orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Joint Juice, Inc., a leading joint health nutrition company, Kevin R. Stone, M.D., created the joint health assessment as a means to educate individuals about key factors that impact joint health and to provide expert insight that can empower individuals to improve their joints  — such as weight loss, regular exercise or taking crucial vitamins and minerals, including glucosamine and chrondroitin.

The Joint Juice® joint health assessment not only features joint health tips from Dr. Stone but also includes fitness tips from celebrity ultramarathoner and long-time user of Joint Juice® products Dean Karnazes.

With these simple tips, people can take control of joint health and continue doing the activities they love to do throughout their life.

When suffering from joint health-related issues, it's imperative to see a physician for a routine check-up at least once a year. Request an examination of your joints — from head to toe — and ask for tips on protecting your joints from daily stress.

To learn more about joint health or to take the Joint Juice® joint health assessment, visit jointjuice.com.