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By cracking your fingers you start to develop Arthritis

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Cracking your knuckles does not give you arthritis. The popping sound is connected to the formation and bursting of gas bubbles in your joint fluid. No studies have demonstrated an increased risk of arthritis, but frequent knuckle cracking may slightly reduce grip strength or irritate surrounding tissues​
https://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/arthritis-news/knuckle-cracking-q-a-from/
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The claim that this article states "Cracking your fingers does not give you arthritis" is a factual claim that is supported by the source that's provided. The article also states the possible risks of cracking your fingers, reduced grip strength and irritated tissue.
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This article's statement that "Cracking your fingers does not give you arthritis" is factual and backed up by the cited source. The article also discusses the potential dangers of infected tissue, limited grip strength, and finger cracking.
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Although you did a great job pointing out the validity of this source, I think your fact-check could be improved by bringing in other sources to provide more perspectives. More evidence is always good! Other than that good job!
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This article addresses common misconceptions related to cracking knuckles and affirms that it does not cause arthritis. Although cracking knuckles may have negative effects, such as reduced grip strength, it is clearly claimed that their is no link to arthritis. This claim in this article is also supported by a Harvard Health Study. While arthritis is not a result, it is still advisable to let go of the knuckle cracking habit.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/does-knuckle-cracking-cause-arthritis
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