Osteoporosis

We often hear doctors using the term osteopenia and osteoporosis when referring to human bones, but there is a difference between the two. Understanding the difference can protect you and keep you mobile. When we look at the words osteopenia and osteoporosis, it’s easy to see how the two can be confused. Aside from the ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is a condition of reduced bone density and fragile bones. It leads to abnormally porous bone that is compressible, similar to that of a sponge. Porous bone is very weak and easily fractured. Normally, our bones are composed of adequate amounts of protein, collagen, and calcium, giving them strength. However, in cases of osteoporosis, ...click here to read more

The month of May is National Osteoporosis Month, and we at Bel Marra have all the information you need about the condition. Experiencing constant joint pain and stiffness can be a real bother, providing a lot of grief to the elderly. So, to help you out, we have rounded up some of our best articles ...click here to read more

Concerned about your bone health? You should be. The sooner you start the better. Your risk for osteoporosis, where your bones become fragile and porous, has a lot to do with the bone mass you’ve developed in your 20s and 30s and what you’ve done to prevent losing that bone mass later on. Bones, like the ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bone weakness and subsequently increases the risk of developing bone fractures. While it is commonly associated with elderly women, it can happen to men as well. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis is a serious public health concern affecting more than 200 million people worldwide. A new study ...click here to read more

Men are at a higher risk of mortality after suffering from an osteoporosis-related fracture than women, according to research conducted by the University of California, San Francisco. Osteoporosis affects 44 million Americans and contributes to two million fractures annually, mainly because it causes the bones to weaken and become brittle. The majority of osteoporosis fractures ...click here to read more

After experiencing a hip fracture, the risk of death for adults over 60 increases drastically, and this higher risk may persist for as long as eight years, according to a recent study. Previous research has found that the risk of death in adults over 60 who have a hip fracture nearly triples in the first ...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 fracture risk, specifically fractures from osteoporosis. The study, conducted through a special mapping ...click here to read more

Pain in the middle of the back can put a damper on your day and affect your ability to complete simple tasks. The middle of the back is made up of 12 thoracic vertebrae and their interlocking facet joints and discs, as well as the different muscles, tendons, and ligaments that allow movement. Because this ...click here to read more

Below you will find articles on osteoporosis, including the risk of osteoporosis, natural remedies, and the link between osteoporosis and coronary artery disease. You will uncover how you can reduce your risk of osteoporosis and improve bone density, learn about supplements that can aid in osteoporosis, and much more. Improve bone density and reduce the ...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 you’d be the first to agree, it had more to do with taste, than to promote bone health. Now that you’re ...click here to read more

Stand tall and proud and consider this: In many ways, our bones define who we are. They give us our size and shape, they also keep us moving and upright. We wouldn’t get very far without them – but when was the last time we did our bones a solid favor and investigated our bone ...click here to read more

Bone health in postmenopausal women can be improved with menopausal hormone therapy. Study first author Georgios Papadakis explained, “When used in the right context, specifically in postmenopausal women younger than 60 years old for whom the benefits outweigh risks, menopausal hormonal therapy is effective for both the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.” Osteoporosis is a ...click here to read more

Concerned about your bones and ways to keep bones healthy? You should be. The sooner you start the better. As they say, too, it’s never too late. Your risk for osteoporosis, where your bones become fragile and porous, has a lot to do with the bone mass you’ve developed in your 20s and 30s, and ...click here to read more