Bone Health

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

The respected Journal of Bone and Mineral Research has confirmed an association between obstructive sleep apnea and bone health, specifically as it relates to osteoporosis. According to a study published in the journal, it appears as if obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can raise the risk of osteoporosis. Our bodies work on what is called circadian ...click here to read more

As we age our body goes through many changes, one of those changes is in our bones which can become weaker and frailer. Women, in particular, are susceptible to osteoporosis which is a bone disease characterized by a loss in bone mass and mineral. Osteoporosis increases the risk of fractures which can lead to many ...click here to read more

For as long as you can remember, you have been told that calcium and milk products are what it takes for strong and healthy bones. Although this isn’t completely false, it’s not the complete truth either. Bones are made up of many different minerals that work together to keep them strong and help them absorb ...click here to read more

Obesity and type 2 diabetes is associated with poorer bone health and increases the risk of bone fractures, according to new findings from the University of Missouri. The findings come from studies conducted on groups of rat. One group of rats was allowed to overeat and be active, the other group was also allowed to ...click here to read more

New findings suggest obesity and type 2 diabetes does not only complicate health issues, it can also contribute to poor bone health by increasing bone fractures. The study comes from the University of Missouri, where researchers examined how obesity and insulin resistance can affect bone health. They found that obesity and type 2 diabetes harms ...click here to read more

A common drug used to treat Alzheimer’s has shown potential in mice models to prevent bone fractures. The findings were discovered by researchers at Saitama Medical University in Japan. Researchers are hopeful that the Alzheimer’s drug has the potential to treat osteoporosis and periodontitis. With an aging population, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form ...click here to read more

A rare gene – the EN1 gene – has been identified as a potential osteoporosis cause by researchers at McGill University. With the use of extensive genetic data from the UK10K project, the research team uncovered that a variant of the EN1 gene has a large effect on bone mineral density (BMD). Lead research Dr. ...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

Researchers from Rutgers University have found that cognitive decline in seniors is far more rapid if they have low vitamin D levels as opposed to seniors with adequate levels of vitamin D. Lead researcher Joshua Miller said, “There were some people in the study who had low vitamin D who didn’t decline at all and ...click here to read more

The age old saying for rheumatic fever – licks the joints but bites the heart – is now coming true for arthroplasty, commonly referred to as joint replacement surgery. The question of whether surgical interventions to improve joint health and bone health lead to serious heart conditions was answered in a recent study by Boston-based ...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

Osteoporosis is a condition largely found among women – although men are not immune to developing it. It affects the bones, making them weak and brittle. Even everyday activities can become difficult for a person with osteoporosis because there is fear of a fracture from even the smallest amount of added stress on the bones. ...click here to read more

A famous physicist once said, look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. That’s exactly what the scientists at University of York did to develop effective stem cell treatment for osteoarthritis. The team studied the amazing capacity of lizards and newts to regenerate lost tissues and organs, and adapted it into their ...click here to read more