By Dr. Jeffrey Peng, MD · Published March 31, 2026 · 20 min read Watch the Full Video If you are dealing with knee pain, there is a good chance that at least three things you do every single day are making it worse. The good news is that with the right daily habits, you can reduce pain, slow cartilage breakdown, and protect your joints for the long term. In my practice treating thousands of patients with knee arthritis and chronic knee pain, these are the 16 habits I find m

Newer research challenges the idea that moderate drinking protects joints. Here’s what large studies show about alcohol, inflammation, and osteoarthritis risk.