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Tag Archives: osteoporosis
Women with normal bone density at 65 may safely wait 15 years before retesting
The New York Times reports, “Bone loss and osteoporosis develop so slowly in most women whose bones test normal at age 65 that many can safely wait as long as 15 years before having a second bone density test,” according … Continue reading
Posted in Bone Health, Woman's Health
Tagged bone density, bone density scan, bone health, bone loss, bone mass, DEXA, osteoporosis
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Vibration platforms do not prevent bone loss in women
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that according to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, “whole-body vibration machines … fall short in one area: a study of post-menopausal women who used the plates daily for a … Continue reading
Posted in Bone Health, Woman's Health
Tagged bone density, osteoporosis, preventing osteoporosis, vibration platforms
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Could inexpensive heart medicine strengthen bone in women?
Nitrates commonly used for chest pain may also be an inexpensive way to strengthen bone in older women according to a surprising study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Posted in Bone Health, Woman's Health
Tagged BMD, bone health, bone mass, osteopenia, osteoporosis, preventing osteoporosis
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Diet soda consumption may be linked to increased heart attacks and strokes
I often have patients ask if I think diet sodas are a healthy substitute for regular soft drinks. I tell them, “NO!” The primary reason, that I’ve discussed with you in a past blog, is that diet soda consumption may … Continue reading
Soda consumption may weaken bones
In my book, SuperSized Kids: How to protect your child from the obesity threat, I discuss that sodas not only are associated with obesity, but may well be associated with the weakening of bones due to the heavy load of … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Nutritional Health, Parenting
Tagged dairy, dairy foods, dairy products, osteopenia, osteoporosis, phosphoric acid, soda
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Bone Density Scans May Be Useless in Osteoporosis Drug Therapy
Healthcare professions should not bother with bone mineral density (BMD) testing in postmenopausal women during the first three years of drug (bisphosphonate) therapy for osteoporosis, Australian researchers reported this week. More Information:
Posted in Woman's Health
Tagged Actonel, alendronate, bisphophonate, BMD, bone density scan, bone health, bone mass, Boniva, Fosamax, ibandronate, osteopenia, osteoporosis, risedronate
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