While obesity is often a cause for cardiovascular problems because of fat that accumulates in arteries, researchers say that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) also demonstrates its ability to wear down cartilage in joints.

At Boston University, scientists used MRIs to determine risk factors for osteoarthritis, which can cause increasing joint pain as the connective tissue fails to keep bones from moving properly.

They found that in study participants who were considered obese, cartilage deterioration progressed more rapidly than in those with a lower body mass index (BMI).

According to the data collated by the study team, every one unit increase in BMI corresponded to an 11 percent increase in the chances of rapid connective tissue loss.

Families who are looking to reach healthier body weights and minimize the effects of obesity may turn to supplements, or they could turn to a children’s video game system.

Compared to sitting on the coach, video games that incorporate motion detection and engage players to move to complete activities burned three times the calories of simply being sedentary, according to a University of Oklahoma study cited by USA Today.

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