Readers Digest NZ Dec/Jan 2025

Rest Cramp relief A U S T R A L I A N M A D E & O W N E D Always read the label and follow the directions for use. MAGNESIUM crampeze.com.au ANTISPASMODIC (Cramp Bark) st ra r li f A U S T R A L I A N M A D E & O W N E D Always read the label and fol t ir ti f . cramp ze.co.nz I What’s normal with our joints, and how to prevent pain and problems BY Patricia Varacallo A dults typically have 206 bones and 350 joints, which aremade of bones plus the tissues that hold the bones together: cartilage, tendons, ligaments and nerves. With so many moving parts working hard every day, it’s no wonder that many people expe- rience pain, stiffness or soreness in one or more of these connections. The smallest joint in the body is in the ear, and while it plays a crucial role in hearing, most of us aren’t even aware it’s there. The largest joint is the knee. Knees and other large joints like hips, shoulders and elbows are the ones that Snap! Crackle! Pop! december 2025/january 2026 | readersdigest.co.nz 41 illustrations by Kate Traynor The HEALTHY Wellness from Thehealthy.com reader ’ s digest