Bones & Joints Archives

Eat Edamame!

Aug 25, 2023 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Bones & Joints

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

Ask the Experts: Radiation Treatment and Bone Health; Colostomy Procedure and Care

Aug 25, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

Your May 2023 article about bone health in cancer survivors doesn’t mention radiation treatment for prostate cancer. Does this treatment option harm bone health in older men? Overall, older women are at greater risk of bone loss because levels of estrogen—a hormone that inhibits bone loss—fall after menopause. It follows … Read More

Medications That Boost Bone Health

Jun 26, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · 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

Frontline: Strong bones and dementia; Drug for hot flashes; Clogged arteries

Jun 26, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Stronger Bones Linked with Lower Dementia Risk Older adults who have weaker, more brittle bones are more likely to develop dementia, according to a study published May 16, 2023, in the journal Neurology. In the study, bone mineral density (BMD) was measured at various locations using a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry … Read More

Discolored, Brittle, or Bleeding Nails May Signal an Underlying Problem

Jun 26, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Many women spend time and money making sure their fingernails and toenails look nice. But if your nails aren’t healthy, they could be pointing to other health conditions you’re not even aware of. And neglecting diseased nails can sometimes lead to painful complications “Healthy nails are free of grooves, ridges, … Read More

Newsbriefs: Mediterranean-style diet; fracking sites and cardiovascular health; memory symptoms; skull fractures

Jun 26, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Bones & Joints

More Evidence Med Diet Protects Cognition Eating a traditional Mediterranean-style diet may reduce the risk of dementia by almost a quarter, according to a recent study from the UK’s Newcastle University. The study (BMC Medicine, March 14) is one of the biggest of its kind— previous research typically has been … Read More

Frontline: Lower odds of osteoarthritis; hearing aids and dementia risk; Parkinson’s disease symptoms

May 25, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Bones & Joints

Diabetes Drug Linked with Lower Odds of Osteoarthritis Metformin may help reduce the odds of developing osteoarthritis (OA) in people who have type 2 diabetes, according to research published March 20, 2023, in JAMA Network Open. In the study of more than 40,000 adults who had type 2 diabetes, about … Read More

Study: Low Bone Density May Raise Dementia Risk

May 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · 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

Harvard-Led Study Suggests Yoga Helps Protect Against Frailty

May 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Medical frailty refers to a loss of function, strength, stamina, and overall health and fitness. It can raise the risk of falls, hospitalizations, and death. But in a review of 33 studies, published in Annals of Internal Medicine (March 14, 2023), researchers from Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s … Read More

Do You Lean on Your Shopping Cart?

May 23, 2023 · UHN Staff · Bones & Joints

Spinal stenosis can cause pain in the legs and/or the lower back when walking, and that pain it is often relieved by leaning forward. That’s why some people lean on a cart while shopping. Spinal stenosis refers to narrowing of the spinal canal or the spaces where nerves exit the … Read More

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