Bones & Joints Archives

Choose Foods That Support Bone Health and Reduce Your Fracture Risk

Sep 23, 2019 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Women are three times more likely than men to have osteoporosis—weak, fragile bones that increase the risk of fractures. Your diet is the primary source of bone-building nutrients, so it’s critical to include the foods that supply these nutrients in your dietary pattern. Calcium Is Key Calcium is one of … Read More

Protect Your Bones

Sep 23, 2019 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Bones & Joints

Statistics show that most people will experience low back pain at least once in their lives. For some, it will become a chronic and debilitating condition. Exercise is the typical preventative and rehabilitative recommendation, and it’s very important. But what you do throughout your day matters a lot, too. Low … Read More

Osteoporosis is Also a Risk for Men

Aug 26, 2019 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

Although it is significantly more common in older women, the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis also affects older men. Women precipitously lose bone after menopause. Bone loss continues at a slower rate for both women and men after age 65. While routine bone density screening is recommended for women age 65 and … Read More

Newsbriefs: Stroke & Osteoporosis; Healthy Diet & Physical Function; Stress & Heart

Jun 26, 2019 · UHN · Bones & Joints

Stroke and Osteoporosis Stroke survivors often are left with reduced mobility that significantly increases their risk for the bone thinning disease osteoporosis, falls, and fractures. Even so, a new study (Stroke, April 25) suggests that the majority of stroke survivors are not screened or treated for these conditions. The study … Read More

Options for Knee Osteoarthritis

May 29, 2019 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Treatments for knee osteoarthritis (OA) fall into these basic categories: self-care, medically managed, minimally invasive, and surgical. Here we review what’s shown to be the most effective, relevant treatments according the degree of OA damage. Advances in Understanding and Treatment OA was once thought of as purely a “wear and … Read More

Protect Your Hamstring Muscles and They Will Protect You

Apr 30, 2019 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Your hamstring—a group of three muscles which run down the back of your thigh from your hip to your knee—plays a major role in supporting your hips, legs, knees, and back. Hamstrings help us conduct movements such as standing up from a sitting position, walking, lifting from a squat position, … Read More

Frontline: Prolla & Jaw Problems; Knee & Hip Replacements; Singles Risk for Cancer Patients

Apr 30, 2019 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Women Taking Prolia Rarely Have Jaw Problems When deciding whether or not to take osteoporosis drugs, many women voice concerns about the possible side effect of jawbone deterioration (called osteonecrosis of the jaw, or ONJ). This side effect has been reported in patients taking bisphosphonate drugs, which include alendronate (Fosamax), … Read More

Editor’s Note: Discuss Joint Pain With Your Doctor

Apr 30, 2019 · UHN Staff · 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

Exercise Can Ease the Pain of Knee Osteoarthritis

Apr 30, 2019 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

An estimated 14 million people in the U.S. have knee osteoarthritis, and, among adults age 45 and older, a higher percentage of women than men are diagnosed with the condition, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage has worn away on the ends of the two … Read More

Bone-Building Meds Battle Osteoporosis

Apr 29, 2019 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

As the population ages, osteoporosis is a growing problem in both women and men. Loss of bone mineral density (BMD) increases the risk of fractures, which can lead to disability, pain, and reduced quality of life. Hip fractures are particularly dangerous. They’re linked to a higher risk of death, particularly … Read More

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