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Ease the Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis

Apr 12, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

In a list of all the things that can go wrong with your back, stenosis is at or near the top. It is a condition in which the spaces between the spine’s vertebrae narrow and put pressure on nerves embedded in the spine. Stenosis affects almost half of Americans 60 … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Hip Protectors; Systolic; Diastolic Heart Failure

Apr 12, 2016 · UHN · Bones & Joints

Q. A friend of mine wears “hip protectors” to prevent injuries if she falls. Do these work? A. Hip protectors (also marketed as “hip savers”) are underwear that incorporate sewn-in pads of varying thicknesses, or they have pockets into which you insert shells made of hard plastic. The theory is … Read More

Frontline: Kidney Stones; Ovarian Cancer; Cholesterol

Apr 12, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

No Link Found Between Kidney Stones and Osteoporosis Risk Postmenopausal women who have had kidney or bladder stones do not have a higher risk of osteoporosis, according to a study published online July 14, 2015 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. However, the research revealed that women who … Read More

Get Hip About Your Flexors

Apr 12, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Bones & Joints

Two of the most important muscles needed for an active life are often the most neglected: the hip flexors. “The hip flexors are in action whenever you walk, climb stairs, or stand, or participate in almost any kind of activity, such as swimming, running, cycling, or yoga,” says Daniel Salazar, … Read More

Soccer Can Kick-Start Stronger Bones and Muscles

Apr 12, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Bones & Joints

Looking for exercise with a little kick? Try soccer. A recent study found that untrained men ages 63 to 75 got healthier after playing soccer for one hour, twice weekly, over a four-month period. Danish researchers found that the previously inactive men, who had little if any experience with soccer, … Read More

For Strong Bones, Supplements Are Sometimes Needed

Apr 11, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

If your doctor advises you to take calcium and vitamin D supplements, you may feel over-whelmed when you walk into the store and see the array of products available: The many brands, bottles, and price points present you with a challenging decision, but you needn’t worry. “A generic drugstore supplement … Read More

Editor’s Letter—Calcium and Vitamin D: Diet is Your Best Source

Apr 11, 2016 · UHN · Bones & Joints

By Orli R. Etingin, MD, Editor-in-Chief Calcium is an essential mineral for bone health, metabolism, and muscle function. A recent study suggests that dietary calcium is healthiest, and that women who take calcium supplements may even have a slightly higher risk of heart disease. With that in mind, many patients … Read More

FYI: More Women Over 65 Need to Be Screened for Osteoporosis

Apr 11, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Researchers who analyzed medical records of more than 50,000 women discovered that nearly half of women who were age 65 and older had not had a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan, a test that measures bone mineral density and reveals whether osteoporosis is present. Among women 65 and older, about … Read More

Ease the Pain from Spinal Stenosis with Simple Exercises

Apr 8, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

If you have arthritis and/or a previous injury to the spine, you are at risk for spinal stenosis—a narrowing of the space at the center of the spine, in the canals where nerves branch out from the spine, and/or in the space between the vertebrae. “The narrowing of the spaces … Read More

Gout: An Inflammatory Disease That Affects Women as Well as Men

Apr 7, 2016 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

When you picture someone with gout, you may think of an older, overweight man who likes his steak and beer. And that wouldn’t be an inaccurate image. Being male and eating a diet rich in red meat, seafood, and alcohol are some common risk factors for gout. But gout also … Read More

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