bone density

Excess fat is something we all try to get rid of. Having love handles or a double chin can be embarrassing, as they are visible. However, new research involving mice has found that our bones can also be a reservoir for fat cells. According to researchers, this can be seen as a potential benefit for ...click here to read more

Osteopenia is the decrease in bone density. If you have osteopenia, your bone density may be lower than normal peak level, but it isn’t low enough to be diagnosed as osteoporosis. Bone density is simply the measurement of how strong your bones are. Lower bone density puts you at a higher risk of developing osteoporosis ...click here to read more

Bone fragility and fracture risk rises with high-salt diet in women after menopause, independent of bone density. The Japanese study found that women with the highest salt intake were four times more likely to experience a nonvertebral fracture, compared to women with the lowest salt intake. Lead author Kiyoko Nawata explained, “Excessive sodium intake appears ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is the loss of bone density. It is more prevalent among women, though men can very well be affected by bone weakness, too. We know that exercise – along with a calcium-rich diet – is a great way to promote strong bones, but recent study has determined just how much time you need to ...click here to read more

In osteoporosis, natural probiotic supplements can help build healthier bones. The findings come from Michigan State University where researchers found that a natural probiotic supplement given to male mice helped promote stronger bones. The same results were not rendered in female mice.  Lead author Laura McCabe said, “We know that inflammation in the gut can ...click here to read more

Low-weight, high-repetition resistance exercise has been found to increase bone density in adults by eight percent. The new findings challenge the assumption that to build bone mineral density heavy weight-training is required. An increase in bone density was found in the hips, legs, pelvis, arms and spine. The researchers suggest that this type of training ...click here to read more

Calcium supplements found to be unsuccessful in improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures, suggests new findings. Calcium has long been hailed as the essential mineral for bone strength. From the day we are born we start drinking our mother’s milk, which provides us with essential nutrients, such as calcium. As we grow, ...click here to read more

Our bones are our body’s foundation. But as we age, they can become weak and prone to breaking. There are numerous ways to keep bones healthy, like taking in the right nutrients, eating a balanced diet and avoiding injury. Bone health and age As we age, we slowly start to lose bone density. If we ...click here to read more