Bones & Joints

How to Gain Better Balance

Jul 24, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
Functional fitness refers to exercises designed to train your muscles to make it easier and safer to perform everyday activities such as carrying groceries, walking on unstable surfaces like grass and sand, and reaching up into a high cupboard. Each of these actions involves balance. Most activities of daily living … Read More

Vitamin K2

Jul 24, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
Q: What is vitamin K2? A:Vitamin K2 is a lesser-known but still important nutrient with many related health benefits, particularly for bone and cardiovascular health. Unlike vitamin K1, which is mainly involved in blood clotting, vitamin K2 plays a role in calcium metabolism, ensuring that calcium is deposited in bones … Read More

Best Foods for Bone Health

Jul 24, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
A 2015 USDA review of America’s eating patterns revealed that those who eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, dairy, lean proteins, and whole grains have better bone health. Maintaining strong and healthy bones is a cornerstone of healthy aging, and it requires a combination of proper nutrition, adequate … Read More

Septic Arthritis Can Do Great Damage to Your Joints

Jul 24, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
You’ve likely experienced a range of infections during your lifetime—the flu, pneumonia, strep throat, urinary tract infections, food poisoning, skin infections like cellulitis and boils. Such infections are caused by a range of bacteria and viruses, and some of these microorganisms also can result in a rare condition called septic … Read More
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Treating Back Pain

Jun 25, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
Q:  I hurt my lower back lifting weights. How can I treat it myself, and what are some clues that I may need to see a doctor? A:  In general, most back pain issues tend to resolve on their own in a few days, though sometimes it can take longer. … Read More
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Plant-Based Diet Not Linked to Hip Fracture

Jun 25, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
Long term consumption of a plant-based diet (lower or no intake of animal foods) was not associated with risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women, a study shows. Researchers evaluated data from more than 70,000 postmenopausal women who self-reported hip fractures and completed food questionnaires (assessed every four years). Through … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Rose Hip

Jun 25, 2024 · · Aging & Independence
“Of all flowers, me thinks a rose is best.”—William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, The Two Noble Kinsmen. Like Shakespeare, many value the aesthetic appeal of a rose. But, what about its taste? While consuming this beautiful plant may not be the first thing that comes to mind, parts of the … Read More

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