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Managing Osteoarthritis

Feb 11, 2016 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of joint disease, arising from the breakdown of cartilage, bone, and other tissues in the joints.1 The knees and hips are most commonly affected, followed by the spine, feet, and hands. After age 50, your risk of osteoarthritis increases dramatically. By age 65, 80% … Read More

7 Things Soda Does to your Body: Soda, Pop, Cola, or Fizz, Whatever You Call It, It’s Time to Kick the Habit

Jan 16, 2016 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

While the debate rages on about whether or not sodas should be banned in schools and major cities, one thing is for certain: each individual can make a personal choice to limit or quit drinking sodas altogether. What about you? Are you ready to kick the colas and discover how to … Read More

Osteopenia Diagnosis: Is it a Cause for Alarm… or Just a Wake Up Call?

Dec 28, 2015 · Tom Vick · Bones & Joints

Shocked and scared is a typical reaction to this pre-osteoporosis diagnosis. It happens often as one in two people over age 50 in the U.S. will get an osteopenia diagnosis or the full blown osteoporosis diagnosis.[1] Understanding the true risks and what to do about it may make this misunderstood … Read More

3 Top Vitamins for Muscles

Dec 10, 2015 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Whether you want to protect your muscles from exercise-induced damage or you want to preserve muscle strength into old age, getting the proper nutrients for muscle health is a must. If you’re interested in keeping your muscles healthy, boosting their strength and protecting them from damage, consider these top vitamins … Read More

Belly Fat Causes Serious Health Issues, All the Way Down to the Bones

Dec 3, 2015 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Belly fat causes more than embarrassment at the beach. The latest research has linked belly fat, also called visceral fat, to several serious health problems. In fact, belly fat is so harmful that doctors are now encouraging their patients to focus on dropping extra weight around the waistline instead of … Read More

The Top 10 Foods for Bone Health (Part 1)

Nov 7, 2015 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Although you’ve no doubt heard that “milk does a body good,” the truth is that research doesn’t support these claims. In fact, clinical evidence strongly associates consumption of dairy products in causing, rather than preventing, osteoporosis.[1] While the media has done a great job convincing the public that we should all … Read More

The Worst Corticosteroid Side Effects: Bone Loss, Osteoporosis and Eventually Fractures

Oct 24, 2015 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

If you’ve used a corticosteroid medication such as prednisone, prednisolone, and others for more than three months, your bones could be getting more fragile and prone to fractures, common corticosteroid side effects according to a recent study published in the medical journal Aging Health. While you may think of osteoporosis as a disease … Read More

The Best Type of Vitamin K Supplement for Preventing Osteoporosis Naturally

Oct 22, 2015 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Ouch! One in three women will experience osteoporotic fractures, as will one in five men. It’s a good thing there are effective natural methods, such as taking a vitamin K supplement, for preventing osteoporosis. In this article, we continue our discussion of vitamin K as a safe and natural osteoporosis … Read More

Bisphosphonates Side Effects Prompt the Need for a “Drug Holiday”

Oct 1, 2015 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

When the drug companies themselves start recommending “drug holidays” for certain osteoporosis patients to reduce the risk of serious bisphosphonates side effects, it’s time to take notice. That’s essentially what’s happening as problems with long-term use of these drugs continue to get reported. Bisphosphonates are the main class of drugs … Read More

Osteoporosis Risk Factors in Men: A Pot Belly Can Indicate Weakened Bones

Sep 24, 2015 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Are you a man who’s been getting shorter but wider as you age? That could be a serious risk factor for bone loss. A study has found that belly fat and total abdominal fat in men are proven osteoporosis risk factors, which should cause the alarm bell to sound for … Read More

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