Yen Cheong, a New Yorker in her 30s, works out regularly for the sake of her overall health. Every week she runs about 25 miles and takes at least three spinning classes. But while the regimen is great for her heart, she knows she must take special care of her bones - as an Asian woman with a slender build, she could be at particular at risk of... Read more
Low Bone Mass in Children, Part One: Causes Low Bone Mass in Children, Part Three: What Now? In adults, osteoporosis is generally defined as bone mineral density less than 2.5 standard deviations below what is expected for those of the same gender at peak bone mass. For children, however, a diagnosis of osteoporosis requires low... Read more
As opportunities to check in on one's bone health with a portable heel or fingertip scanner multiply - at the pharmacy, mall or community center - more people than ever are becoming aware of the risks of osteoporosis. While the devices can help remind individuals to be conscious of the risks of osteoporosis and to take action when needed,... Read more
Yep, it seem like every time one turns around there's still more good news to report about the importance of adequate intake of Vitamin D. Many of us on this site are particularly interested about the vitamin's role in the absorption of calcium and preventing osteoporosis, but we're not about to complain if it lessens the chance... Read more
As a somewhat reformed Diet Coke drinker (I still have a couple a day, but I used to consume far, far more), I was interested to read about some of the pros and cons of various types of soft drinks in this article:http://gaston.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=news&ci=HEAL+67 While diet drinks can have negative effects on bone health, there is... Read more
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