Category Archives: Bone Health

Until now, you’ve been told that dairy is a great source of calcium, which is needed for strong bones. Unfortunately, many of us cannot eat dairy, either due to dietary intolerances, allergies, or even personal preference. So what are you supposed to do to keep your bones strong? Well, the good news is, there are ...click here to read more

Psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis patients show higher osteoporosis and osteopenia prevalence, according to research. M. Elaine Husni, MD, MPH, Vice Chair of Rheumatology and Director of the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Center at Cleveland Clinic, said, “Clinicians who treat patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis should be on alert for an association with osteopenia and osteoporosis.” ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis treatment based on stem cell discovery helps regenerate tissue, cartilage, and bone, according to research. The stem cells are mixed within human bone marrow stromal cells (MSCs), which were previously hard to distinguish due to similarities in appearance. The researchers isolated the individual MSCs and analyzed their properties, which allowed them to identify which ...click here to read more

Everywhere you look, someone is carrying a cell phone. Many people see these devices as extensions of themselves. Whether in your purse, in your hands, or your pocket, a cell phone is always within arm’s reach in case a text message, an email, or a phone call comes in. It doesn’t matter how old you ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis onset may be detected through changes in the interstitial fluid flow in cartilage, leading to inflammation. Osteoarthritis is a debilitating disease with no cure that can affect anyone at any age, but is common among older age groups. The osteoarthritis diagnosis generally occurs after irreversible symptoms such as joint pain or stiffness kick in. ...click here to read more

By now, you may have heard of the Mediterranean diet, which is a style of eating abundant in fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and – of course – olive oil. This diet has been praised time and time again for its health benefits, like making heart stronger and even improving brain function. Well, a new ...click here to read more

A new potential treatment may be able to reverse osteoporosis using stem cell therapy. The findings come from the University of Toronto and The Ottawa Hospital, where the researchers are working on a possible stem cell injection in order to reverse osteoporosis, a bone disease. Osteoporosis affects nearly 200 million individuals worldwide, most of them ...click here to read more

Many people are familiar with the term osteoporosis, but fewer have heard the term osteopenia, which means lower bone density than normal. If you have osteopenia, your bone density may be lower than normal peak level, but it isn’t low enough to be considered osteoporosis. Bone density is simply the measurement of how dense and ...click here to read more

Gout and osteoarthritis are both uncomfortable conditions that come with joint pain and swelling, but they are two distinct problems that require specific treatment. See Gout vs Osteoarthritis comparison table. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that impacts the tissue covering the ends of the bones in a joint. Most people know this tissue as cartilage. When ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis, bone loss, and fractures due to radiation have been found to be preventable by consuming dried plums (prunes). The study revealed that consuming dried plums may protect against ionizing radiation, which increases oxidative damage in skeletal tissues and leads to an imbalance in bone remodeling. Millions of seniors worldwide are at risk for osteoporosis ...click here to read more

Time and time again, we are told that for strong bones we need calcium, but with a growing number of individuals who are lactose intolerant, achieving recommended calcium through dietary means can be difficult. Although calcium is the primary mineral for strong bones, there are many other vitamins and minerals that your bones need as ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis can be prevented by potassium salts, which reduce excretion of calcium in urine. The findings come from researchers at the University of Surrey who concluded that potassium salts – commonly found in fruits and vegetables – can help improve bone health. They discovered that potassium salts reduce bone resorption, which is the process where ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis risk increases in hyperparathyroidism patients due to excess parathyroid hormone (PTH). You probably have heard of the more common thyroid conditions, like hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, but hyperparathyroidism may be something new to you. Well, the prefix ‘hyper’ still insinuates overactive, parathyroid relates to the affected gland, and the suffix ‘ism’ signifies that it is ...click here to read more

Many orthopedic surgeons now believe there is evidence that rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis may be predicted through a person’s joint pain, diabetes status, and overall physical health. Research presented to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons shows that an algorithm created to study pain patterns essentially suggests that there is a strong joint pain and ...click here to read more