Tag: protect against osteoporosis
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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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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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7 Ways Elliptical Trainers Get You Fit and Boost Your Longevity
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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…