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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Weaker Bones, Higher Fracture Risk in Major Study

Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Weaker Bones, Higher Fracture Risk in Major Study

A frozen dinner here and a cookie there can make a world of difference in the strength of your bones.

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Fracture Risk Rises Unexpectedly With HRT

Fracture Risk Rises Unexpectedly With HRT

Nuanced results aimed at helping women make better decisions about the timing of hormone replacement therapy.

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Why Musculoskeletal Diseases Are Rising—and How to Address the Root Causes

Why Musculoskeletal Diseases Are Rising—and How to Address the Root Causes

Chronic joint and muscle conditions aren’t just tied to age. Daily habits can raise risk long before symptoms show up.

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Jump Your Way to Stronger Bones

Jump Your Way to Stronger Bones

A few minutes of jumping each day could strengthen bones and prevent fractures.

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Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease That Steals Your Bones—How to Prevent Bone Loss

Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease That Steals Your Bones—How to Prevent Bone Loss

Osteoporosis affects about 20 percent of people worldwide—yet many don’t realize they have it until a fracture occurs.

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Signs of Kidney Deficiency and Natural Ways to Prevent It

Signs of Kidney Deficiency and Natural Ways to Prevent It

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the importance of nourishing the kidneys. Learn what you can do to preserve their vital energy.

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Taking Stock of Bone Broth Benefits

Taking Stock of Bone Broth Benefits

Advocated by natural health practitioners as promoting various aspects of wellness, bone broth is delicious and nourishing.

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US Preventive Task Force Upholds Osteoporosis Screening Recommendations

US Preventive Task Force Upholds Osteoporosis Screening Recommendations

A recent review of osteoporosis screening practices highlights the challenges in screening younger postmenopausal women.

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Osteoporosis and Hip Fractures: The Silent Threats to Aging Bones

Osteoporosis and Hip Fractures: The Silent Threats to Aging Bones

Osteoporosis raises the risk of hip fractures and falls, which can have a high mortality rate among older people. Learn about how you can prevent it.

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Does a Common Thyroid Treatment Increase the Risk of Bone Loss?

Does a Common Thyroid Treatment Increase the Risk of Bone Loss?

A recent study suggesting Levothyroxine increases the risk of bone loss is raising contention between experts.

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Prevent Osteoporosis: Key Factors Affecting Calcium Absorption

Prevent Osteoporosis: Key Factors Affecting Calcium Absorption

Getting calcium through diet is the best way to ensure you're getting the most bioavailable form.

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Vitamin D Supplementation During Pregnancy Improves Children’s Bone Density for Years

Vitamin D Supplementation During Pregnancy Improves Children’s Bone Density for Years

This can potentially reduce the risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life, but the average prenatal vitamin may not contain enough. 

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Beyond Milk: 3 Food Combos to Enhance Calcium Absorption

Beyond Milk: 3 Food Combos to Enhance Calcium Absorption

Did you know certain vegetables and fish are higher in calcium than milk? Learn about some of the lesser-known ways to maximize calcium intake.

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Boron: A Key to Stronger Knees and Better Joint Health

Boron: A Key to Stronger Knees and Better Joint Health

Boron has many health benefits, but despite that it's available in various foods, many of us are probably not getting enough.

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Ancient Remedies and Effective Home Exercises for Improving Osteoporosis

Ancient Remedies and Effective Home Exercises for Improving Osteoporosis

Amber Yang, a certified personal trainer, demonstrates exercises for increasing bone health and shares an expert's advice on increasing bone density.

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New Hormone Discovery Offers Hope for Osteoporosis Treatment

New Hormone Discovery Offers Hope for Osteoporosis Treatment

CCN3, a potential new therapeutic hormone, holds promise to advance bone health treatment and improve quality of life for millions

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Daily Prunes May Preserve Bone Mass, Strength in Older Women: Penn State Study

Daily Prunes May Preserve Bone Mass, Strength in Older Women: Penn State Study

Menopausal women who consumed at least four to six prunes every day for one year maintained their bone density, strength, and structure.

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Unlock Better Sleep and Ward Off Dementia: The Power of Vitamin D

Unlock Better Sleep and Ward Off Dementia: The Power of Vitamin D

Discover vitamin D's lesser-known benefits and the best times to take it for your goals.

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How Eggshell Powder Can Support Bone, Skin, and Dental Health

How Eggshell Powder Can Support Bone, Skin, and Dental Health

The ancient remedy is making a comeback for modern calcium needs.

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5 Therapist-Recommended Exercises to Combat Osteoporosis

5 Therapist-Recommended Exercises to Combat Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis means weakened bones. These exercises can help you safely increase bone strength.

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Osteoporosis in Men Poses Higher Mortality Risk Than in Women, Spurring New Treatment Guidelines

Osteoporosis in Men Poses Higher Mortality Risk Than in Women, Spurring New Treatment Guidelines

In patients 60 and older, inpatient mortality following a hip fracture was 10.2 percent for men compared to 4.7 percent for women, according to a new study.

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Why You Are a Sponge for Calcium

Why You Are a Sponge for Calcium

You may have wondered why calcium is not on the list of nutritional supplements I advocate, despite being one of the few nutrients that conventional physicians advise patients to take, ...

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FDA Adds Boxed Warning to Prolia, Cautions Medication Could Cause Severe Hypocalcemia

FDA Adds Boxed Warning to Prolia, Cautions Medication Could Cause Severe Hypocalcemia

Patients with mineral or bone disorders or who suffer from chronic kidney disease and take Prolia are particularly at risk for developing the illness.

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Sesame Oil Could Help Prevent Osteoporosis in Menopausal Women

Sesame Oil Could Help Prevent Osteoporosis in Menopausal Women

Sesame oil supplements helped promote bone formation and reduce bone loss in a new animal study.

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Effective Home Exercises for Overcoming Osteoporosis

Effective Home Exercises for Overcoming Osteoporosis

The building of bone and muscle mass can be achieved at any age, and assist to prevent bone loss and increase bone density.

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Recreational Runners and Cyclists Benefit From Lifting Weights

Recreational Runners and Cyclists Benefit From Lifting Weights

To preserve muscle and bone size and strength, recreational runners and cyclists are recommended to do upper body and core weight lifting or resistance training. Bodies lose muscle and bone ...

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5 Expert Tips for Knee Joint Care and Pain Relief

5 Expert Tips for Knee Joint Care and Pain Relief

Fifteen percent of the population aged 30 and above are affected by osteoarthritis.

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