Postmenopausal women rightfully worry about osteoporosis; they are at increased risk. No one wants the curved spine that my mother had or brittle bones that result in fractures. Vitamin D is essential for strong bones and works together with calcium to mineralize or harden bones. A new study in mice found that vitamin D only ...
Osteoporosis is a systemic disease that is characterized by decreased bone mass and deterioration of bone, which increases the bone fragility and risk of fractures. This condition is asymptomatic and may go unnoticed for many years until it finally appears itself with a fracture. Malnutrition, poor nutrition, limited physical exercise, other health conditions, and administration ...
Osteoporosis is a relatively common disease, especially among older women. In fact, it is estimated that 20 percent of women over the age of fifty have this progressive disease, whether they are aware of it or not. Eating foods to prevent osteoporosis, foods that contain nutrients that the body can easily assimilate and use for ...
Vitamins and nutritional supplements affect your health just as medication does. You expect your supplements to have a positive affect by enhancing your immune system, promoting heart health, or in the case of calcium supplements, helping to build healthy bones. If you’re taking a couple of calcium tablets a day, you may not be getting ...
When both of my grandmothers fell and broke an arm each recently, I was inspired to find out if I’m doing enough to prevent brittle bones. I was delighted to discover that it’s not too late to focus on building bone density with exercise, for middle-aged me or for my broken-armed elders. We can all ...
Women in their forties face certain health challenges, including menopause. Women in their forties are very active, often working and raising families, with little time to take care of themselves. At this point in a woman’s life, making good health choices will keep women looking and feeling good, and can prevent the onset of many ...
