Individuals who are lactose intolerant and cannot consume dairy products but would like to maintain bone health may find a good substitute in soy milk and other soy products.
Women who have already experienced menopause and are following a high-protein diet may be at risk of bone density loss, according to findings published in Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences.
Men who have been diagnosed with the most aggressive types of prostate cancer may have denser bones, according to a trial conducted at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland.
Prostate cancer patients may be at an increased risk of suffering from bone mineral content (BMC) loss compared to men who are cancer-free, according to findings published in BJUI. Individuals who develop lower levels of BMC can also be at an increased risk of suffering from bone fractures and osteoporosis.
Wearing socks and slippers with little traction or going barefoot may be one of the leading causes of most falls suffered by elderly people while at home, according to findings published in Footwear Science. In fact, studies have found that 52 percent of fractures, sprains, dislocations and pulled or torn muscles occur because of unsafe footwear.
While some studies have reported that risking the possible side effects that could come with bone-strengthening drugs could be better than succumbing to osteoporosis, some patients are finding that the drugs are doing nothing to prevent fractures. According to the Los Angeles Times, many doctors have reported unusual fractures in patients who take bisphosphonate drugs.
A new study has found that a calcium deficiency early in life could lead to poor bone health and a higher risk of developing obesity, according to findings presented at the 2010 Experimental Biology meeting.
Fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, may help prevent bone density loss in former astronauts, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Medicine.
Women who suffer from diabetes may want to consider taking nutritional supplements such as vitamin D and calcium as a new study suggests that some medication for the disease may leave older females at a greater risk for bone fractures. Researchers from the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich., have found that women who take a commonly prescribed drug known as thiazolidinedione (TZD) for type 2 diabetes have a greater risk of developing weakened bones that could lead to fractures later in life.
Women who are experiencing osteoporosis or loss of bone mass as a result of estrogen dominance may be able to receive new treatment that could help heal the problem faster than previous methods. According to researchers from Case Western Reserve University, using natural and artificial sheaths to heal bone injuries may have a faster effect.
Many physicians suggest that vitamin D can be useful towards the treatment of a lot of health maladies that affect areas such as bone health and dental. Now, a new study is suggesting that elderly patients may have a better quality of life depending on their vitamin D levels.
Post-menopausal women who take soy nutritional supplements for their bone health may want to switch to vitamin D and calcium instead, as a new study is questioning the effectiveness of soy. According to findings published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, women who consumed soy protein did not see an improvement in preventing bone loss.
It may be a good idea to take nutritional supplements such as vitamin D for bone strength as a new study suggests that grandparents who have weaker bones may pass it down to their grandchildren. According to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, grandfathers who have hip fractures may be the link to low bone density and reduced bone size in their grandsons.
A new study has proven that nutritional supplements such as vitamin D and calcium can prevent bone fractures, a practice many physicians have been recommending for quite some time. Research conducted at University of California, Davis in Sacramento, Calif., revealed that individuals who take the nutritional supplements on a daily basis reduce the risk of bone fractures regardless of gender and age.
Scientists are in the process of determining ways to keep bones strong and healthy in hopes of discovering how to prevent osteoporosis. While some nutritionists believe that nutritional supplements such as vitamin D and calcium could be good for bone strength, researchers are examining a tissue culture that grows human bones.
