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Sometime between ages 40 and 55, the activity of the chondrocytes starts slowing down and the cartilage takes longer and longer to replenish itself. As the cushion of cartilage grows progressively thinner, the bones begin to grind against one another. This is a normal consequence of aging, but aging isn't the only culprit. Something as simple as falling on an icy sidewalk or putting on some extra pounds can increase your risk of osteoarthritis. Anything that puts extra stress on the joints will wear out the cartilage that much faster...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Age Of Arthritis | 12/9/2002 | See Source »

Liberal activism marked Smith’s tenure as co-chair of the Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender and Supporters’ Alliance (BGLTSA) last year. He has also headed up Beyond Our Normal Differences (BOND), another campus group dedicated to sexual orientation issues that is now known as Building on Diversity...

Author: By Ben A. Black and Ebonie D. Hazle, CONTRIBUTING WRITERSS | Title: Odd Couple Push For Financial Aid, Group Funds | 12/9/2002 | See Source »

...Crimson (2-0, 2-0 Ivy) had a very tough time at the bottom of the lineup, as sophomores Bradley Allen and Indrek Vainu and junior Peter Wallach all played above their normal positions and suffered defeats...

Author: By Robert C. Boutwell, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Top Six Carry M. Squash at Cornell | 12/9/2002 | See Source »

...obscurity may be the best thing to happen to chortals. "It's been good that the spotlight hasn't been on them," says Steven Schwankert, an independent China-technology analyst based in Beijing. "They haven't had to be movie stars and were able to go back to running normal businesses...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Back from the Brink | 12/8/2002 | See Source »

According to weather reports, Harvard Yard hasn’t seen its coldest days yet. Michael J. Jackson, meteorologist at the National Weather Forecast Service, said the temperature is below normal for this time of the year but not the lowest on record...

Author: By Yingzhen Zhang, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Weather Leaves Students Out in the Cold | 12/6/2002 | See Source »

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