bone health
Bone Loss Lifestyle
March 1st, 2011Pharmaceuticals: Medications can rob your system of nutrients and cause unexpected side effects. Watch out for bisphosphonates! They preserve bone, but halt bone remodeling and have potentially dangerous side effects.
Stress: High cortisol significantly increases your chances for fractures.
Preventing bone loss doesn't have to be difficult. Cut these habits to increase your bone density.By Craig GustafsonBone Health by the Numbers
March 1st, 20111 Class of pharmaceuticals to avoid: Bisphosphanates. Although they are designed to promote bone health, studies show they may produce a nasty side effect called osetonecrosis of the jaw; which basically means your jaw bone may die.
Quick facts on bone health.By Craig GustafsonTea Time for Your Bones
September 1st, 2008A new study shows tea does more than warm you up on a chilly afternoon. According to research published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, women (age 70 to 85) who were regular tea drinkers had a 2.8 percent higher hip bone-mineral density (BMD) than non-tea drinkers.
By Emily CourtneyThe Beauty Bar: Vitamin K's Best-Kept Secret
February 1st, 2008Well-known for its blood clotting and bone health benefits, new research shows vitamin K also plays a role in maintaining the skin’s elasticity.
By Lindsey Galloway
