Finger Ratios May Indicate Arthritis Risk
By: Web Producer
Updated: January 7, 2008
Finger Ratios May Indicate Arthritis Risk
(Phoenix, AZ) -- Did you know the ratio of your finger lengths may indicate if youre vulnerable to arthritis in your knees? A British study published in "Arthritis & Rheumatism" claims that if your ring finger is longer than your index finger you may be at risk for osteoarthritis in your knees.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, where the cartilage on the end of bones gradually wears away.
The new study claims that regardless of the overall length of your fingers, the risk of osteoarthritis can more than double if your ring finger is longer than your index finger in men and more than triple in women.
So if youre checking out your digits right now, see which one is longer and talk to your doctor about arthritis potential in your future.
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