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Build Strong Bones with Calcium-Rich Foods

May 21, 2021 · Lynn Russo Whylly · Bones & Joints

Strong bones are a foundation of good health: They help us stand up straight, ward off back pain, and avoid fractures. But as we age, we begin losing bone density. That increases the risk for brittle bones that break easily. One way to fight this is by doing weight lifting … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Torn Rotator Cuff; Metanx for Neuropathy

Apr 21, 2021 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Bones & Joints

Q I have a torn rotator cuff from playing tennis. Is this serious? A Repetitive use is a common cause of a torn rotator cuff. This tendon connects the muscle to the bone around the shoulder joint. Constant and forceful use of the shoulder, such as with tennis, certainly can … Read More

Talk to Your Doctor About Joint Pain

Apr 21, 2021 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Bones & Joints

Joint pain is a common symptom at every age, but if you’re over 50 when it starts, there’s a high probability that it’s caused by arthritis. However, before you assume you have arthritis, start with an evaluation by your primary care physician. Once you report joint pain, your doctor can … Read More

Diagnosing and Treating Degenerative Disc Disease

Apr 21, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

The small, donut-shaped structures called intervertebral discs are located between each of the vertebrae in your spine. These discs are less than 2 inches in diameter, but they are essential to your mobility. Healthy discs provide cushioning between your vertebrae; they act as “shock absorbers” and allow your spine to … Read More

Frontline: Cognitive function; Fried food and heart disease; Higher risk Osteoporosis

Feb 23, 2021 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Assisted Lifestyle Changes May Improve Cognitive Functioning Research suggests that making lifestyle improvements with the help of experts appears to be more effective at staving off the progression of cognitive decline than doing it on your own. Researchers divided study participants age 66 and older who were experiencing cognitive decline … Read More

Ask the Experts: Triclosan Safety; Osteoarthritis and Genetics; Hyperkalemia

Feb 23, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

Q: Antibacterial soap was often out of stock at my local store last year due to the covid-19 pandemic. I managed to bulk-buy some online that I’m still using up, but it contains triclosan and my daughter says this is unsafe. Is she correct? A: Triclosan is an antibacterial chemical … Read More

Vital to Guard Against Osteoporosis

Feb 23, 2021 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends routine screening for osteoporosis in women age 65 and older and postmenopausal women younger than 65 with certain risk factors, including low body weight (less than 127 pounds), a family history of osteoporosis, and suffering a fracture after age 50. The National … Read More

Bio-Printed Cartilage May be Answer for Knee Arthritis

Jan 22, 2021 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Bones & Joints

Just about anything can be generated by a 3D printer—from food, to clothing to shoes and musical instruments. But now, researchers at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) have taken that technology several steps further and have developed a way to recreate a type of cartilage using a special … Read More

Frontline: Atrial fibrillation symptoms; Rheumatoid arthritis; Brain inflammation and dementia

Dec 21, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Atrial Fibrillation Symptoms May Be Eased by Yoga Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is a disorder that causes irregular heart rhythms such as a racing or uneven heartbeat, as well as shortness of breath and fatigue. A-fib symptoms can interfere with your ability to do activities that you need to do, such … Read More

Stay Informed About Your Bone Strength and Fracture Risk

Nov 23, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by loss of bone mass and bone density that results in weak, brittle bones. But many women don’t know they have osteoporosis, since it has no symptoms; often, women find out they have osteoporosis only after they have suffered a bone fracture. A bone fracture … Read More

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