Low Morning and Evening Activity Raises Mortality Risk in Knee Osteoarthritis

Daily timing of movement, not just total exercise, may signal long-term health risk in adults with or at risk for knee osteoarthritis.

Adults with or at high risk for knee osteoarthritis who were least active in the morning and evening had about twice the risk of death over eight years, even when overall weekly activity levels were considered.

Study Details

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and disability in older adults. While physical activity is known to imp…