CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 17 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:

That noise that people of a certain age make when bending over or sitting down isn't an affectation. It's the body's way offsetting weakened muscles and past injuries to joints, according to a UVA School of Education and Human Development professor. (Illustration by John DiJulio, University Communications)

Bryan McKenzie

Assistant Editor, UVA Today Office of University Communications

bkm4s@virginia.edu 434-924-3778

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