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Best calcium supplements to support your bones and muscles

Give your bones the support they need

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Osteoporosis: Eight things everyone should know about the silent disease

One in two women over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis

The Independent UK

Streeting urged to honour promise to end osteoporosis service postcode lottery

It comes amid warnings that the condition ‘disproportionately affects women’ with the risk of ‘enormous’ costs to the economy.

The Independent UK

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Why osteoporosis is more dangerous in winter: Understanding cold-related bone fragility

Winter is often associated with cozy blankets and warm drinks, but for individuals with osteoporosis, the cold season can bring heightened risks and challenges. The cold weather may cause the bone and joints to flare up, especially in people who have bone diseases. When the air pressure drops, it can…

The Times of India

Silent threats of calcium deficiency women face

Women are more vulnerable to calcium deficiency because of various physiological and lifestyle factors. Estrogen is an important factor in the absorption of calcium and maintenance of bone density. At the time of menopause, the rate of bone loss increases due to a decrease in estrogen levels, thereby increasing the…

The Times of India

Why cucumber seeds can be a secret superfood for your bones

Not only cucumber, its seeds hold a wealth of nutrients that have made them a secret weapon to fight certain bone diseases like osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Traditionally used in Chinese medicine, cucumber seeds can address a range of bone issues, particularly in postmenopausal women.

The Times of India

Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy

Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent killer.

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What is Osteoporosis, high risk in women and why is it getting more common than we think

Osteoporosis is a chronic, progressive bone disease that is known for decreased bone density and quality, making bones fragile and more susceptible to fractures. It is often referred to as a "silent disease" as, up until a fracture, it shows no visible symptoms. About one in three women and one…

The Times of India

Feel it in your bones: taking the pain out of osteoporosis

More than half the women in the UK over the age of 50 will suffer a fracture. But can more awareness – and some heavy lifting – help us beat many of the effects of osteoporosis?

The Guardian - UK

Melatonin disruption tied to early-onset osteoporosis, new study suggests

A genetic analysis suggests that rare cases of early onset osteoporosis may be partly caused by disruptions to the function of the hormone melatonin.

LiveScience

At 58, I have the spine of an 80-year-old. Navigating osteoporosis has been difficult and expensive

Fifteen months, 11 doctors and over a dozen tests and scans later, I still have no idea how to treat it

The Guardian - US

The hidden risks of Osteoporosis: What your bones aren't telling you

Osteoporosis is defined as a bone disease that is characterised by decreasing bone mineral density and bone mass, making bones weaker, leading to a decrease in bone strength, which in turn may increase the risk of fractures. Often, there are no visible symptoms till a fracture occurs, spurred by a…

The Times of India

World Osteoporosis Day: Are you at risk? Uncovering the hidden dangers of Osteoporosis

What's osteoporosis?

The Times of India

The 'bone explosion' that shattered an Olympic champion

Two-thirds of Australians aged over 50 have poor bone health and even Olympic gold medallists such as Sally Pearson aren't immune to severe bone injuries.

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Dubai Orthopedics and Gynecologists- a Comprehensive Guide

Among the most common issues that orthopedic surgeons treat in women is osteoporosis, given that women have higher proclivity to it. In this guide, we will cover the warning signs, highlight how orthopedic surgeons can help, and generally assist women in dealing with bone deterioration which is an inevitable consequence…

The Times of India

Easy ways to increase your Vitamin D intake

Vitamin D deficiency is becoming common in both young and elderly with people largely following a sedentary lifestyle, and neglecting the important nutrients in their daily diet. Lack of Vitamin D can impact several aspects of our well-being, considering the nutrient is important in a range of important functions. Low…

The Times of India

Bone health in the elderly: Why seniors should get a bone density test

As people age, maintaining strong bones becomes increasingly important. Bone health in seniors can significantly impact their quality of life, mobility, and independence. One of the most effective ways to assess bone health in the elderly is through a bone density test, also known as a DEXA scan. This test…

The Independent UK

Ellen Degeneres reveals she’s been diagnosed with Osteoporosis, OCD, and ADHD: ‘I’m like a human sandcastle’

In her Netflix special, the comedian also opens up about being labeled a ‘villain’ amid toxic workplace allegations

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Bone-building drug which prevents fractures in people with osteoporosis approved for use in UK – here’s how it works

A new anti-osteoporosis drug has just been approved for use in the UK. The drug, called abaloparatide, is licensed for post-menopausal women with osteoporosis and a very high risk of fractures. Abaloparatide’s approval could benefit more than 14,000 women in the UK who are at serious risk of bone fracture.

The Independent UK

What happens to bone density in menopause?

Our bone density naturally declines after 35 years old, but there are a few things you can do to keep your bones strong.

The Guardian - UK

NHS to offer new drug to prevent bone fractures in postmenopausal women

Abaloparatide, which could help more than 14,000 women with osteoporosis, to be available in England within three months

The Independent UK

Thousands of postmenopausal women to benefit from bone-strengthening drug on NHS

The treatment increases bone density by stimulating the cells that make new bone.

The Times of India

Bone loss in women athletes: Understanding how to mitigate the risk

In athletes, osteoporosis is a common anomaly and is attributed to certain underlying factors or medical conditions that may contribute to both low bone mass and fertility issues in some cases. Hormones play a crucial role in both bone health and reproductive function. Hormonal imbalances lead to compensatory mechanisms that…

Inverse

This Newly Discovered Hormone Disrupts What We Know About Women’s Bone Health

A new study found that a hormone produced in the brains of lactating mice helps strengthen bones, which can potentially treat fractures and osteoporosis.

LiveScience

Scientists uncover new hormone in unusual discovery

A newly identified hormone dramatically strengthens bones in lab studies and could eventually lead to new treatments for fractures and osteoporosis.

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