Like the rest of you, your bones need more attention as the years pass. Some 10 million Americans over age 50 have the weak and brittle bones of osteoporosisāand an additional 44 million have osteopenia (lower than normal bone density), according to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. Click here to read the full articleā¦ Read more Ā»
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Exercises Every Woman Should Do To Support Bone Health, Per Doctors Ā»
Bone health may not be something you think about every day, but itās silently working behind the scenes to keep you strong and supported from the inside out. However, hormonal changes throughout lifeāfrom pregnancy to menopauseācan quietly weaken your bones without you even realizing it. And while osteoporosis or bone density loss might not showā¦ Read more Ā»
Why Strength Training is So Good for You Ā»
If youāve been exercising and eating right and youāre still not seeing or feeling the results you want, it might be time to spend some time lifting things up and putting them down. āIt can completely enhance your quality of life,ā says Adrian Hutber, PhD, vice president for the American College of Sports Medicineās Exerciseā¦ Read more Ā»
Guys, Get Up To Date on Your Health Screenings for Menās Health Month! Ā»
June is Menās Health Month! It is a month where we celebrate men around the world, and encourage then to get and stay healthy. One place to start if you are on the path to a healthier life is to make sure you are up to date on your health screenings and doctor visits. Men,ā¦ Read more Ā»
Bone Up on Bone Health Ā»
Growing up, a broken boneāsuffered during a sport or a daredevil act like jumping off a roofāwas likely to produce bragging rights, along with a nice collection of autographs on the cast. After age 60, fractures could mean hospitalization and a long recovery. Ā āA fracture can be a life altering event,ā says Andrea Singer, MD,ā¦ Read more Ā»
Happy, Healthy Living at Any Age Ā»
This happens to be one of the panel topics for our upcoming Renewal Summit in May. Our panel and moderator are all experts in healthy living, and they all happen to be authors too. Check out these books which are sure to motivate you and then join us and meet the experts at the Renewalā¦ Read more Ā»
The 3 Best Ways to Maintain Your Muscle Mass to Live Longer, According to Dietitians Ā»
Ever heard the saying āUse it or lose itā? Well, that applies to our muscles. They will likely shrink and become weak if we arenāt using them. As Thomason explains, any type of weight-bearing exercise, such as walking or running, helps maintain our muscle mass as we age and protects our bone health. During exercise,ā¦ Read more Ā»
8 Healthy Foods High In Calcium Ā»
Beyond its role in fortifying the skeletal structure, calcium is indispensable for functions such as blood clotting and nerve functions. Despite its importance, a staggering number of Americans fail to meet the recommended daily intake of calcium. If youāre seeking ways to enhance your calcium consumption, this article may be a valuable resource with informationā¦ Read more Ā»
As a Dietitian I Learned the Hard Way Not to Ignore Your Bone Health Ā»
By Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN Did you know that one in five women will develop osteoporosis by age 70 and one in two of those will break a bone due to osteoporosis? When thinking about all the prevalent health concerns in our society including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, how often do our bones topā¦ Read more Ā»
Not just your grandmotherās disease: A new look at bone health Ā»
Molly Giles was standing in her kitchen one spring night in 2019, musing about whether to do the dishes or leave them until the morning, when a bone in her left leg snapped and she crashed to the ground, breaking her hip. āI passed out, and Iām pretty sure I would have died if myā¦ Read more Ā»