Also used are jasper (red) and fluorite (blue). The serpentine subgroup (part of the kaolinite-serpentine group) are greenish, brownish, or spotted minerals commonly found in serpentinite rocks. They are used as a source of magnesium and asbestos, and as a decorative stone. The name is thought to come from the greenish color being that of a serpent.
Carrying extra weight causes more stress on the joints. Being obese therefore tends to accelerate the onset of OA. If you have arthritis, you know how difficult it can be to exercise with joint pain. Physical activity is key to weight loss, so having arthritis can make it even more difficult to drop those extra pounds.
The proportion of adults who are obese increases with age; obesity can be caused by the cumulative effect of years of eating just a little more than we should. While less than 33 percent of us are obese between the ages of 20 and 39, nearly 40 percent of Americans older than 60 are obese.