Category Archives: Bone Health

Many types of arthritis affect the joints in the hands, which can lead to swelling, pain, and prevent full range of motion of the fingers and the wrist. When it is painful or difficult to use our hands, it becomes more challenging to complete daily tasks. Sure, there are anti-inflammatory medications that may ease pain, ...click here to read more

Dementia and cognitive decline are serious threats to older adults, but the threat is reduced for older adults who maintain strong muscles. The Finnish study looked at the association between upper and lower body muscle strength with cognitive function. The study consisted of 338 men and women with the average age of 66 years. Muscle ...click here to read more

Senile osteoporosis, also known as secondary (Type 2) osteoporosis, occurs when there is a reduction in bone density in aging people. It usually affects those aged 70 years old and above, with occurrences twice as prevalent in women. It differs from primary osteoporosis in that it is the result of other medical conditions. What does ...click here to read more

Fiber is recommended as it can prevent and treat constipation along with cholesterol. It’s an important part of everyone’s diet, but did you know that fiber can benefit your bones too? When we think about bone health and osteoporosis prevention, calcium and vitamin D often come to mind. But you may want to increase your ...click here to read more

Ever notice your joints hurt more in the winter? That’s because there is lower atmospheric pressure, which means there is less air to push against our joints. This can result in greater irritation, stiffness, and swelling of joints. Joint pain can be problematic because it can prevent you from doing simple everyday tasks, which can ...click here to read more

According to a research paper recently published in the journal Nature Communications, the risk of inflammatory joint diseases and osteoporosis risk can be lowered by shifting to a fiber-rich diet. Inflammatory joint diseases and osteoporosis cause bone damage and can be very painful and debilitating, to say the least. Once these conditions become chronic, little ...click here to read more

An oblique strain can be terribly uncomfortable, yet many people don’t even know where the oblique muscles are located. A better understanding of the oblique muscles can help you should you ever get a strained oblique. Before we address what an oblique strain is, we will review where the oblique muscles are. They are a ...click here to read more

A varied group of rare diseases including juvenile forms of arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, and other conditions are under the umbrella of pediatric rheumatic diseases. As it stands, there is an inconsistency in how patients with these diseases are treated in clinical practice. This makes it challenging to understand which therapies are the most effective. Recent ...click here to read more

Diet can play a very large role in the health of our bones, with the most important diet staple being calcium. Calcium is an essential nutrient to promote strong bones. Calcium is highest in dairy products such as milk, ice cream, and yogurt, for example. The problem is dairy products are a byproduct of animals, ...click here to read more

Hip osteonecrosis is a serious condition characterized by a temporary or permanent disruption of the blood supply to the hip bone. Bone cells also require adequate perfusion of oxygenated blood as they are filled with soft tissue called marrow. Our bones are estimated to receive about 10 percent of the blood that the heart pumps ...click here to read more

As the year winds down, it’s time to take a look back at what made news in 2017. This article will feature our top stories that discussed breakthroughs, prevention, health tips, and breaking news regarding osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the deterioration of old bone occurs quicker than the replenishment of ...click here to read more

When someone experiences weakness in the hip abductor muscles and walks with a noticeable side-to-side motion, it might be Trendelenburg gait. So what is Trendelenburg gait? Well, under normal gait conditions, both legs bear half of the body’s weight. As the left leg is lifted, the right leg takes the bulk of the weight. When ...click here to read more

Snow shoveling is often followed by back pain, but the former doesn’t have to automatically imply the latter. There are preventative measures you can take when snow shoveling to avoid back pain and enjoy a pain-free winter season. Snow shoveling is a very physical and strenuous activity. If done incorrectly, it can lead to injuries ...click here to read more

An estimated 1.3 million Americans have rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the joints of those affected. Autoimmune diseases occur when your own body’s immune system mistakes your own tissue as a foreign invader, leading it to attack it. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of many autoimmune diseases, but one that affects so many. ...click here to read more