Bones & Joints

Ganglion Cysts

· · Bones & Joints
Q: After refinishing a piece of furniture, a small, soft bump formed on my wrist a few days later. It doesn’t hurt. What could this be? A: This could be a ganglion cyst, which is a noncancerous lump that usually forms near joints or tendons. They are most commonly found … Read More

Eat Edamame!

The Folklore. Soybeans originated in Southeast Asia and were first cultivated by the Chinese as early as 1100 BC. It didn’t take long for the world to catch on to this versatile crop used for everything from animal feed, automobile production and, of course, culinary ingredient. Soy sauce, tofu and … Read More

Medications That Boost Bone Health

· · Bones & Joints
With the many health concerns facing postmenopausal women, it’s easy to overlook bone health. After all, weak bones don’t cause any symptoms. But one out of every two women will suffer a bone fracture in her lifetime as a result of osteoporosis—and broken bones, especially hip bones, can lead to … Read More

Study: Low Bone Density May Raise Dementia Risk

· · Bones & Joints
A study published recently in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that people who have low bone density may have a greater chance of developing dementia, compared with their peers who have higher bone density. The study underscores earlier research that has also shown a … Read More

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