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Loss Of Bone Density
A joint US-China study concluded that exposure to second-hand smoke increased the risk of osteoporosis in pre-menopausal women by a factor of three. The results of the trial, which were presented at the International Osteoporosis Foundation meeting in Toronto, also suggested that the risk of osteoporosis among men was increased by exposure to cigarette smoke. Research conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health on 14,000 Chinese trial participants found that osteoporosis risk doubled among...
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The Problem with the Bone Density Test: DXA Scans, Bone Density and...
Currently the best available evaluation of one's bone density is performed with a DXA scan. This is a radiological study that uses minimal... Read more »
Why Isn't Exercise Helping My Bone Density?
Reader Question: I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis two years ago. I started an aggressive weight bearing exercise program with brisk... Read more »
Bone Density and Exercise: What’s the Connection?
If you’re of a certain age—middle age, I like to call it, though who among us will actually live to be 110?—you’ll remember that... Read more »
Are SSRIs Associated With Decreases in Bone Density?
Two recent articles from the Archives of Internal Medicine suggest that SSRIs are associated with an increased rate of bone loss. In the... Read more »
Study: Hot Flashes May Be Warning Sign of Low Bone Density
Seems like many of my friends are battling hot flashes – and a recent report indicates they also may be fighting off low bone density.... Read more »
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Depression and Osteoporosis Linked in Women
Recently released study data give women with depression yet another reason to work to minimize risks for osteoporosis. The study showed that... Read more »
Cell phones may reduce hip bone density
Wearing a cell phone in a pocket or at the waist may reduce bone density in the hip, a new study has found. Turkish researchers studied 150 men who... Read more »
Bone density linked to hot flashes in women
Women who experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) such as hot flashes or night sweats may be more at risk for bone loss, a new study suggests.... Read more »
Bone mineral density test
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are present in a section of your bone. Your health care... Read more »
The Relationship between Bone Density and Medial Tibial Stress...
Source: eOrthopod
What do badminton players, basketball players, weight lifters, long-distance runners, and hockey players all have in common? Any of them can develop... Read more »
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