Women can slow the progression of osteoarthritis.
When restless legs syndrome interrupts sleep. There is a healthy way to worry. Osteoarthritis, the breakdown of cartilage in joints, is a disease that affects about 16 million Americans. By the time a woman reaches age 65, her chances of having osteoarthritis are more than 50 percent. Osteoarthritis attacks cartilage, a smooth, gliding surface that covers the ends of bones.