Category Archives: Bone Health

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

Many people who are at a high risk for knee arthritis may be more reluctant to participate in strenuous exercise as they feel it could make the condition worse. But a new study by Northwestern Medicine has found that vigorous exercise does not increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis OA and may even help to ...click here to read more

There are plenty of similarities and differences between Americans and Canadians. Perhaps the most striking difference I’ve noticed is that while Canadians tend to remove their shoes indoors, Americans do not. Who knows why. Feet and footwear, outside of style, are often easily overlooked. But your feet are “the gateway to mobility” and need to ...click here to read more

When joint pain hits the hands, it makes the simplest things a major challenge. Changing the channel on the television, gripping a spoon, or simply sitting to relax can become impossible. Sometimes, pain in the fingers and hands takes hold. But for some, the grip is tight and recurring. If the pain is caused by ...click here to read more

While spending more time inside has been identified as one of the most effective ways to prevent COVID-19, it may also pose some health risks. One, in particular, is its potential effect on bone health. One of the ways to come out of all this madness with the best possible health is to maximize your ...click here to read more

Self-isolation and social distancing can mean a lot of sitting. It may also mean you’re hovering over your tablet or smartphone trying to stay entertained, connected, or abreast of the evolving news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. But all that sitting and hovering can pull your posture out of whack. Before long, you might notice back ...click here to read more

If you’re not walking much because of joint pain in your hips and knees, it’s high-time for a change. A new study is showing that many people who suffer from osteoarthritis are not walking as far each day as they felt they could, and that could translate to a higher risk of premature death. Osteoarthritis ...click here to read more