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posted 01/14/2008, comments (2)

Exercise for Bone Health: Part Two, Middle Age

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 Chevron

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posted 11/09/2007, comments (0)

Low Bone Mass in Children, Part Two: Options

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 Chevron

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posted 09/28/2007, comments (0)

Osteoporosis Screening: The Limitations of Portable Scanners

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 Chevron

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posted 09/17/2007, comments (0)

Still More Updates on Vitamin D

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 Chevron

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posted 08/13/2007, comments (0)

Glycine Supplement May Help Prevent Osteoporosis

Researchers at the University of Granada suggest that glycine, a non-essential amino acid, taken as a dietary supplement may help to prevent osteoporosis and other degenerative diseases. In all cases involved in the study, symptoms were significantly reduced by adding glycine to the diet. The need for pain medication also decreased. More... Read more Chevron

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