Type 2 Diabetes Raises Risk for Arthritis, Osteoporosis in Seniors
A new study has found that having diabetes can increase your risk of developing arthritis and osteoporosis, especially if you’re over the age of 65. The...
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Category Archives: Osteoporosis
Could This Discovery Protect You against Osteoporosis?
Researchers have uncovered that an antibody that everyone is born with may protect you against osteoporosis. The study was conducted with the Center for Osteoporosis and...
Common Osteoporosis Drug Treats More Than Just Bones
A common drug to treat osteoporosis, known as alendronate, has been tied to additional health benefits besides simply treating weak bones. A recent study found that...
Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes, and Hypertension are Leading Causes of Mortality in Older Adults
As we age, the risk of osteoporosis increases, as does the condition’s role in the increased risk of mortality. Exactly what role it is that osteoporosis...
Exercises to Avoid If You Have Osteoporosis
Exercise is recommended to keep your bones strong and prevent osteoporosis. Even if you have osteoporosis, you should still partake in some exercise, but the types...
How beneficial is yoga for osteoporosis? The do’s and don’ts
Osteoporosis is what is known as a “silent” disease. This means that it occurs without showing any symptoms and with no warning. Osteoporosis causes its sufferers...
Your risk of osteoporosis goes up because of this
Lack of calcium, vitamin D, and aging are some key factors that increase your risk of osteoporosis. But two recent studies have also attributed air pollution...
This type of exercise is safe for osteoporosis patients
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes bones to become brittle and likely to fracture and break. Because of this, patients may avoid physical activity in...
Bone and Joint Health National Action Week: Osteopenia vs. osteoporosis, elbow arthritis, Polyarthritis
Our bones and joints are some of the most important structures of the human body, which is why the week of October 12–20 has been designated...
The side effect of osteoporosis you may not know about
Osteoporosis is a common condition among women over the age of 50. Some women may not realize they have osteoporosis until they experience a broken bone...