B-Complex and Your Bones
B vitamins help your body process and use the macronutrients carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Studies have shown that three of these vitamins are associated with […]
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Vitamin A and Carotenoids… Are They Necessary for Bone Health?
Getting enough vitamin A, but not too much, protects your bones. Those whose blood values were too low in one study were at an
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Critical Functions of Your Bones
Your bones are unbending, providing stiffness that keeps you upright and resistant to gravity’s downward pull. Together with your muscles, your bones
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2 Ways Hormones Impact Bone Health
Hormones shift as women approach 50. Your ovaries stop producing estradiol, the estrogen that protects the bones throughout life, has
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Lesser-Known Nutrients for Bone Health
Choosing foods and beverages wisely is critical for bone health. You probably know you need calcium and vitamin D, but many other
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The Doctor Told Me I Have Osteopenia: My Plan to Improve Bone Density
The diagnosis of osteopenia (low bone mass) jolted me, making me want to know more. Fortunately, once I received my T-score results, I
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My Bone Density Scan: A First-Hand Account
Grace turned 65 this year, so her primary doctor ordered a bone density scan. The following is her account of the process. Preparing
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I’ve Been Diagnosed with Osteoporosis…Is It Too Late for Me?
Being diagnosed with osteoporosis can be scary and discouraging, like you’ve lost something you can’t get back, like you’re getting
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How Bones Change After Menopause: and What You Can do to Strengthen Your Skeleton
Menopause, which usually occurs at the age of 51 years, changes many things for women. Often forgotten is the effect it
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Balance Exercises to Prevent Falls and Fractures: Practical Tips for Staying Safe and Steady
Keeping your balance is one major player in maintaining your independence as you grow older. The other is your bone