Category Archives: Bone Health

If you’ve suffered from a stroke, I’m sure your life is quite different than before. There are plenty of adjustments required to maintain health following such a catastrophic event. But there is one you—or your doctor—may have not considered: bone health. A recent study has found that stroke patients are at high risk for osteoporosis, ...click here to read more

A new study reports that how you see the world may have a significant impact on how well you sleep. This is excellent news if you’re a glass-half-full type of person. In recent years, sleep deprivation has become a major public health concern. Moreover, it seems like a growing number of people I talk to ...click here to read more

If you have a tough time maintaining a pain-free and mobile wrist, you know how challenging simple tasks can be. Stiffness, swelling, and pain in the hands and wrists can impede your ability to eat, get dressed, and enjoy the activities you love. Thankfully, there are several ways to ease this pain. Performing exercises is ...click here to read more

You’ve likely heard that exercise, calcium, vitamin D, and movement can help maintain strong, dense bones. But new research is saying your social life may play a significant role in bone health too. The long-term study followed more than 11,000 post-menopausal women in the United States and found that low levels of social activity, negative ...click here to read more

Many conditions can lead to bone loss. New research shows how stress can be an essential factor when looking at possible risk factors. According to the study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, poor quality social relationships that contribute to psychosocial stress may be related to bone loss in postmenopausal women. Stress ...click here to read more

According to a new study published in Bone, patients who have a high frailty status alongside rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may be more at risk of osteoporotic fractures. Those with RA do have an increased risk of skeletal bone loss, which could be a reason for the increased risk of fractures. Previous studies have shown frailty ...click here to read more

Older adults with type 2 diabetes, especially those taking diabetic medications, have a high short-term fracture risk, according to a new study. Research shows that not only are those who take medications at risk, but disease duration also contributes to risk factors. The goal of the study presented at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists ...click here to read more

When it comes to osteoporosis, it is often suggested that you get plenty of calcium and vitamin D to keep your bones healthy. But your bones need many more minerals than just vitamin D and calcium. Being aware of these other minerals can help you ensure you incorporate them into your daily diet to keep ...click here to read more

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients may be at a higher risk of osteoporosis and fracture. Researchers of the study evaluated incidences of hip fractures and all major osteoporotic fractures among COPD patients and non-COPD patients. Researchers further evaluated the use and performance of fracture risk prediction tools in COPD patients to determine osteoporosis prevalence. ...click here to read more

Researchers have used a new tool to identify two genes that could contribute to osteoporosis, a bone disease that increases the risk of fractures. The new findings could lend way to improved treatments. It is important to note that identifying gene variants does not necessarily reveal the cause of osteoporosis, but does reveal specific genes ...click here to read more

New research findings suggest that ultrasounds are equally as powerful for osteoporosis screening as x-rays. Doctors typically measure bone mineral density (BMD) to determine the health of our bones. BMD can be influenced by genetics, nutrition, and lifestyle. BMD naturally decreases as we age, and with aging, the risk of osteoporosis increases. Osteoporosis negatively impacts ...click here to read more

The number one nutrient recommended to promote strong bones is calcium. Calcium is found mainly in dairy products. But if you don’t consume dairy products, will your bones suffer as a result? Diet plays a significant role in maintaining strong bones, and key nutrients include calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin K, and vitamin D. The good ...click here to read more

Recent research suggests that type 1 diabetics are more likely to break or fracture a bone when their blood sugar levels are high. The researchers looked at 47,000 diabetics, including both type 1 and type 2 patients. Type 1 diabetes is less common and is often present in young people as a result of the ...click here to read more

There may be a new treatment method for osteoporosis in the works. Researchers at Strathclyde University will use volunteers with paralyzed limbs to test their new treatment. Although osteoporosis can affect all people, it affects those with paralysis more so as they are unable to move. It is known that physical activity can help protect ...click here to read more