bone mineral density

Bone fragility, fracture risk rises with high-salt diet in women after menopause

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

Fibromyalgia may raise osteoporosis risk

Fibromyalgia may raise the risk of osteoporosis. A condition characterized by widespread pain, fibromyalgia can result in limited mobility and lack of sunlight exposure – factors that increase the likelihood of osteoporosis in a patient. Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by the loss of bone mass. Factors that contribute to bone strength include exercising, ...click here to read more

Eat this for stronger bones

Time and time again, we are told that for strong bones we need calcium, but with a growing number of individuals who are lactose intolerant, achieving recommended calcium through dietary means can be difficult. Although calcium is the primary mineral for strong bones, there are many other vitamins and minerals that your bones need as ...click here to read more

7 Workouts for stronger, healthier bones

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