Tag: bones
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Osteoporosis Compromises Your Bone Health and Longevity
Osteoporosis is not unique to older people. We should all be paying more attention to bone health before it’s too late, especially if you’re a woman. This disease reduces the density of bones and can lead to a weaker skeleton. Osteoporosis often results in an increased risk of fractures, particularly of the spine, wrists, hips,…
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Air Pollution Is Increasing The Risk of Osteoporosis in Women
According to statistics, the global prevalence of osteoporosis was 18.3%. The condition is more predominate in women, with it affecting 200 million women worldwide. The condition impacts both bone mineral and bone mass, causing a decrease in bone strength and a significant increase in fractures, with osteoporosis causing fractures every 3 seconds. Postmenopausal women are…
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Joint Pain? You Need This Protein To Help The Aches
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Why Men Need To Take Their Bone Health More Seriously
Osteoporosis is a disease that leads to brittle and weak bones. And contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t just pose a threat to women. Millions of men around the world are at increased risk of declining bone health as they age. Nicole Jennings explains what you need to know and do about this disease on…
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6 Reasons To Always Take The Stairs in 2020
It’s the start of a new year, and for a lot of us, that means re-prioritizing our health and wellness. That said, many of us are guilty of falling into crazy January fads that force us to cut back on large amounts of food, which serves to be more detrimental than beneficial to our health.…
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Osteoporosis And How To Combat It
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become brittle from loss of tissue. This occurs as a result of a decrease in hormones or essential minerals as we age. Dr Stanley Lipschitz, a specialist in geriatric medicine, says menopause and osteoporosis are strongly connected. “Bones are very dependent on estrogen. When a woman goes…
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Drinking Tea Helps To Increase Bone Density
A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that drinking tea regularly, over a long period of time, increases bone density in women by an average of 5%. This study is the evidence we have all been waiting for, now we can indulge, guilt-free, in infinite cups of tea each day……