Maintaining healthy bones as you age is extremely important in preventing debilitating conditions like fractures and osteoporosis, especially for women. Bone density is the greatest when you are in your 20s, but after that you begin to lose bone mass, making your bones weaker and more susceptible to damage. While there is nothing you can […]
9 Warning Signs You Might Have Osteoporosis 1. You have had one or more fractures in the past 2 years If you have frequent fractures from injuries that should not have led to a fracture, its a clear sign of thin bones. For example, if you have a fracture just because you stepped off a
Natural Treatments for Bone Spurs Bony projections formed along the joint, also known as bone spur or osteophytes, normally limit the joint movement and cause pain due to an increase of damaged joint’s surface area. They are also seen as a sign of degeneration in the spine since they naturally form on the back of
Good news for active men! A new study published in the May issue of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research suggests that men who played load-bearing games for 4 hours or more per week have higher bone mass and are less likely to have osteoporosis later in life. Previously, some other studies had shown
Osteoporosis is a very serious issue and women need to have a good intake of calcium from young ages to prevent osteoporosis later. Although milk and dairy products are good sources of calcium, but some reasons such as being vegan, animal rights and lactose intolerance may prevent us from having milk and dairy products. Lactose
