Tag Archives: bone health

Women with normal bone density at 65 may safely wait 15 years before retesting

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Walt Larimore

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 →

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Could inexpensive heart medicine strengthen bone in women?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Walt Larimore

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.

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Bone Density Scans May Be Useless in Osteoporosis Drug Therapy

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Walt Larimore

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:

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Are multivitamins helpful or harmful when it comes to preventing chronic diseases?

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Walt Larimore

According to the LA Times, “a spate of high-profile studies published in the last few years shows that a variety of popular supplements — including calcium, selenium, and vitamins A, C and E — don’t do anything to reduce the … Continue reading →

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