Cultivate a regular schedule. Cartilage cells have a functioning body clock that switches on and off the genes that control cartilage. Scientists believe that imposing a rhythm by regularly scheduled exercise, restricted meal times, or by targeting the joint itself with scheduled warming and cooling of the joint could have a significant impact on the future management of joint diseases.
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Gossan, N, et al., The circadian clock in chondrocytes regulates genes controlling key aspects of cartilage homeostasis. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 2013
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