With the summer Olympics of 2012 just around the corner, all eyes will be on the finest athletes in the world. As you watch the women compete in the running, gymnastics and swimming events, you might be surprised to know that many are at risk of developing osteoporosis. These elite women athletes might be experiencing a condition commonly referred... Read more
Yes, you can remain active and avoid surgery if you have knee and hip arthritis. But there are certain adaptations that you need to do in order to achieve that goal. Those who do not adapt will encounter a life of pain and/or a big surgical scar. Both the knees and hips can be discussed together because they both respond to similar treatments and... Read more
Despite all of our best efforts to educate and raise awareness about osteoporosis, many people do not seem to care about their bones. These folks seem to have better things to do than to take calcium supplements and Vitamin D. They don't exercise and some even smoke. Bone health just does not seem to be a priority for some men and... Read more
Although this question was asked years ago...
My wife had a bone density test 18 months ago and was diagnosed with severe spinal osteopenia and moderate femoral neck bone osteopenia. Medicare only pays for the bone density test to be performed every two years. Is it reasonable to wait another six months so insurance will... Read more
The list of side effects caused by many drugs usually includes dizziness as an unwanted effect. Drugs that make you dizzy can also make you to go BOOM! The falling is a major hazard for anyone with fragile bones from osteoporosis. Some of the most commonly prescribed drugs that provoke dizziness and increase your risk of falling include the drugs... Read more
