Category Archives: Bone Health

Weak bones are a major health risk for people over age 50, particularly women. When bokes are weak, the risk for a potentially devastating break goes way up. It’s possible to have weak bones without osteoporosis. There is a condition that generally occurs before osteoporosis called osteopenia, and it affects about half of Americans over ...click here to read more

For many people with low bone density, there is a high risk of hip fractures. However, new research has found that it may not only be the density of the bone that is to blame—it may also be due to the flexibility of the bone. The findings of the study published in Scientific Reports analyzed ...click here to read more

If you’re making sure to get enough exercise, calcium, and vitamin D, you probably think you’ve got pretty strong bones. And you know what, they probably are. Those three components are essential to bone health, but they do not tell the whole story. Your body needs calcium for far more than keeping bones healthy. It ...click here to read more

Your bones give your body structure. They play a significant role in keeping you upright and carrying you around. They protect your organs. Bones also store your supply of calcium. Keeping them healthy is a big job that takes a concerted effort. Since you were about 30, your bones have been slowly losing density and ...click here to read more

Patients who have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, according to the recent analysis of a US commercial insurance database. The analysis, which was published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research, compared adults with rheumatoid arthritis to patients diagnosed with other health issues. A total of 449,327 ...click here to read more

People who have arthritis are reporting worse symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown. According to research from the University of East Anglia, patients with arthritis reported not only a worsening of symptoms, but also emotional fluctuations during the time spent inside. The study involved following 264 people with inflammatory arthritis for 12 weeks. All participants were ...click here to read more

Sore joints can be a significant barrier to exercise. The unprovoked pain you experience each day might make the thought of increasing movement seem like a terrible idea. But it isn’t. Exercise can be extremely valuable for people with joint pain. If it’s done properly. You don’t want exercise to hurt your joints. The idea ...click here to read more

Researchers at the University of Sheffield have found that people with diabetes are more at risk to suffer from bone fractures. The findings revealed during Diabetes Awareness Week help to raise awareness of the multitude of health problems associated with diabetes. Sutter Health and the University of Sheffield in collaboration found that people with type ...click here to read more

If you’ve been thinking of cannabis to treat arthritis, muscle, and joint pain, you’re certainly not alone. You may even be doing this already. But is it a good idea? New research from the University of Toronto shows that 1 in 5 – or 20% – of people who consult an orthopedic surgeon for musculoskeletal ...click here to read more

About 90 percent of people will experience one or more neck pain or back pain episodes in life. Therefore, it is important to know how to reduce the risk by avoiding any activities that may aggravate the neck or back. An ongoing study from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is looking at ...click here to read more

Dairy has long been associated with the prevention of bone loss. However, a new study has found that it may not make a difference in women during the transition into menopause. The data based on the findings from the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN) shows that during the menopause transition, when bone ...click here to read more

It’s nearly impossible to avoid sitting for extended periods under current stay-at-home orders. Even if you’re getting out for regular exercise, you’re almost certainly sitting more than you have in a long time. And it could be leading to neck pain. Performing mundane everyday tasks like reading, chatting on the phone, or looking at your ...click here to read more

The longer you’re at home isolating, the more it can take a toll on your health. This is especially true if you’re spending a lot of time being sedentary. Older folks, in particular, are at a higher risk of potential damage from inactivity. The more inactive you are, the higher the chance for illness and ...click here to read more

With COVID-19 going around, it can be easy to overlook bone health. It’s probably not even in your top five concerns at the moment. But if you’ve got a handle on indigestion, sleep, and mood, it might be time to give your bones some attention. Strong, healthy bones keep you standing and moving. They help ...click here to read more