Why Getting Up From A Chair Gets Harder Each Year (It’s Not Age)

How do some folks stay active well into their 70s, 80s, and even 90s… while others find themselves hobbling down stairs or needing to rock back and forth just to get out of a chair?

According to a breakthrough discovery by Harvard University scientists, it comes down to a hidden culprit that dries out your joints from the inside: “joint drought.”

When this “drought” is addressed, it not only soothes joint discomfort but makes joints feel younger and more mobile than they have in years. And doing this is surprisingly simple—just 5 seconds a day.

A Boston medical doctor has helped hundreds of thousands of people beat joint drought with this approach. Thousands across the country are reporting remarkable results.

Kay Gilbert from Athens, Alabama says, “I’m 73 and feel like running all over the place again. My kids say I outshop them in Walmart.”

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The Real Reason Getting Up From Seats Is So Hard

Harvard scientists discovered a hidden condition called “joint drought” that affects millions of seniors. This silent culprit makes simple movements like standing from a chair increasingly difficult.

Unlike typical “wear and tear,” joint drought happens when the lubricating fluid inside your joints literally dries up—especially after long periods of sitting still. When this fluid is depleted, every movement becomes stiff and uncomfortable.

A Boston doctor has helped over 180,000 people address this root cause. Robert from Colorado says, “Back to walking the dog and hiking…at 71 years old!”

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