MYSTERIOUS: Osteoporosis - You Need To See This

Experts explain how thousands of fractures a year could be prevented for sufferers of common bone condition

Estimates suggest that three million people in England have osteoporosis – a condition which leads to weakened bones, making them more likely to break

The Independent UK · 18h ago

Husband Breaks Silence After Breaking 5 Of Wife’s Ribs By Giving Her A Hug

The broken bones were likely caused by a condition that affects about 200 million women worldwide, which stems from common lifestyle and dietary lapses.

Bored Panda · Oct 26

Chinese woman breaks 5 ribs from hug, husband says he used normal force, wife does not get sunlight, does extreme dieting

The Chinese woman who had five ribs broken by her husband's hug has reportedly been diagnosed with osteoporosis, reports claimed after the video went viral. According to Jingshi Live, the woman told her husband that she was feeling cold and that's when the husband hugged her. But during the hug,…

The Times of India · Oct 23

7 Signs Menopause Is Affecting More Than Your Hormones

Menopause is often associated with the end of menstrual periods, but the changes can reach far beyond the reproductive system. A woman may experience night sweats, poor sleep, mood changes, joint discomfort or changes in her skin and body composition, sometimes without immediately connecting them to menopause. These changes are…

MyLifeXP · Oct 16

Menopause is a major health milestone, yet health records barely track it - new research

Anyone with ovaries who lives long enough will experience menopause. While menopause is a natural transition in midlife, it can strongly affect a person’s quality of life and their current and future risk of heart disease, osteoporosis and other issues. So you might think that whether someone is experiencing or…

The Conversation · Sep 28

Why a Hip Fracture After 70 Can Cut Life Expectancy and How Seniors Can Prevent One

The mortality numbers nobody tells you at dischargeA hip fracture kills more older adults than most cancers that get far more attention. A 2021 analysis published in the journal Osteoporosis International found that one in four patients over 70 dies within twelve months of a hip fracture. Among men over…

Times Life · Sep 27

Millions take calcium and vitamin D to protect their bones. The biggest review yet suggests the daily pills may not prevent the falls they fear most

A large analysis of 69 trials found little benefit from supplements. Calcium and vitamin D do not significantly prevent fractures or falls. This evidence applies to most community-dwelling adults without high risk. Exercise and home safety measures may help reduce falls more effectively. Consult a doctor before changing any supplement…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

What Daily Antacid Use Does to Your Bones, Calcium Levels, and Nutrient Absorption

The Mechanism Nobody Explains at the PharmacyStomach acid is not the enemy. It activates pepsin, sterilises ingested pathogens, and, critically, converts dietary calcium from its insoluble form into a soluble one the intestine can actually absorb. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole and pantoprazole, and to a lesser extent H2…

Times Life · Sep 4

6 Nutrition and Recovery Priorities for Indian Women in the First Year After Delivery

Iron: The Deficit You Walked Into the Delivery Room WithThe National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) found that 52.2% of Indian women aged 15 to 49 are anaemic. Delivery, whether vaginal or caesarean, adds blood loss on top of that. By the time a new mother is home, her iron stores…

Times Life · Aug 30

6 Habits Every Indian Woman Needs to Protect Bone Density Before Menopause Hits

Start Tracking Calcium Like You Track Everything ElseThe average Indian woman gets roughly 400 mg of calcium a day from food. She needs 1,000 mg. That gap doesn't show up on any test until the bone is already thinner. Dairy is the obvious fix, but absorption is the real variable.…

Times Life · Aug 28