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Diet, exercise and smart planning can give you the edge over osteoporosis.
Vitamin D and calcium are essential to prevent osteoporosis, as this student found.
Osteoporosis is a serious and common bone disease that weakens bones by reducing their density. It can affect anyone, but is most common in women over 50. Â Unfortunately, osteoporosis is also very difficult to detect, and is often only
Medication has been used to retard the breaking down of bone in bone diseases like osteoporosis and metastatic bone cancer since the early 1970's. Most commonly, these drugs are in category called bisphosphonates which slow down the function of a specific type of cells, osteoclasts. There are...
Fight osteoporosis with these key bone-building nutrients and lifestyle changes
Certain foods can help you fend off osteoporosis. Learn the best sources to get the bone-building nutrients your body needs.
High levels of protein intake (HProt) enhance the positive impact of high physical activity (HPA) on bone structure and strength in healthy pre-pubertal boys, according to a study presented...
Some of the most effective home remedies for osteoporosis include the use of beans, vinegar, spinach, milk, pineapple juice, salmon, tofu, and red clover.
Node Smith, ND A recent study has shown for the first time that probiotics can have a positive effect on bone health. The research, conducted at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden has demonstrated that taking a dietary supplement with probiotics was associated with a 50 percent reduction in bone loss compared to women receiving placebo. …
Over-the-counter dietary supplements containing a metal called strontium aim to help slow age-related bone loss. Aches & Claims looks at the evidence.
Men who have deep belly fat, also called visceral fat, are at higher risk of osteoporosis than men who are in shape, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the...
The preliminary results of a study suggest that a diet rich in soybean foods and isoflavones may protect menopausal women from bone loss and osteoporosis.
Severe jaw damage has recently been linked to certain osteoporosis drugs, and oral surgery experts want to get the word out.
According to a new study that scientists carried out in rodents, probiotics might be an effective way to prevent the bone loss that leads to osteoporosis.
Consumption of sugar has been linked to various health problems, such as diabetes and cancer. New research revealed that consuming refined white sugar can increase your risk of osteoporosis, a condition characterized by brittle bones that easily break.<br>Researchers looked at the effects of table s
Numerous studies suggest a link between temperament and health and the month in which a person is born. If you're overweight, maybe you can blame it on being a winter baby?
Vitamin D is renowned for its role in creating strong bones and is a key regulator of serum calcium levels.
We're not telling you to drink more tequila, but your bones might thank you if you did.
Women who ate soy had lower levels of a blood protein marker of bone loss, suggesting a reduced risk of osteoporosis.