Category Archives: Bone Health

Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis) is a disease which results from temporary or permanent blood supply to the bones. If blood cannot be supplied to the bones, they will die, causing the bone to completely collapse. If osteonecrosis occurs near the joint, then the surface of the joint can collapse as well. Osteonecrosis commonly occurs at the ...click here to read more

Recent research suggests that a diet rich in soy protein and isoflavones can protect menopausal women from developing osteoporosis. The findings were presented at the Society of Endocrinology conference. Osteoporosis commonly affects aging women and leads to fragile and brittle bones. In the years immediately after menopause women experience the greatest bone loss because they ...click here to read more

In osteoporosis prevention, diet plays a crucial role – along with exercise. While growing up you probably didn’t think too much about eating foods that could prevent osteoporosis. Sure, you enjoyed dairy products, but that was probably never a conscious effort to start promoting later-in-life bone health at a young age. Now that you’re older, ...click here to read more

Over 50 million Americans are affected by osteoporosis and bone fractures, making prevention methods a focus and putting exercise benefits in the spotlight. A recent hip hop study – no not the music, we literally mean hopping – has shed some light on how to reduce fractures risk, specifically fractures from osteoporosis. The study, conducted ...click here to read more

Estimates reveal one in four women over the age of 65 have osteoporosis of the hip or spine. Hormones are thought to play a large role in the development and onset of osteoporosis. When women go through menopause, production of estrogen is greatly reduced thus weakening bones. Research now suggests that a growth hormone can ...click here to read more

If we have an underlying health condition, like arthritis, exercise may be difficult and almost scary. No matter the benefits, if we think exercising will increase our pain, we’ll likely avoid it. Here is what you need to know about staying active with arthritis. Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. It sounds simple, but there ...click here to read more