Bones & Joints

Ask the Doctor May 2023: OSTEOPOROSIS AND DEMENTIA

Apr 25, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
Q: Is there a connection between osteoporosis and dementia? A: Several studies in recent years have demonstrated an association between the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis and a greater risk of dementia, but the reasons for the connection aren’t entirely clear. For post-menopausal women, who represent the vast majority of osteoporosis cases … Read More

Gout: Common, Misunderstood, and Curable

Mar 24, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. It affects an estimated 8 million Americans, and many don’t seek treatment, even though gout can be treated and essentially cured. It was once thought that diet and alcohol were the main causes of gout, but scientific advances show that gender … Read More

Are Anti-Nutrients Anti-Nutrition?

Feb 22, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
What are “Anti-Nutrients?” Compounds known as “anti-nutrients” may block or interfere with absorption of certain nutrients including iron, zinc, iodine, and calcium which may decrease the amount of nutrients you get from your food. But in living plants, these compounds act as a natural defense system against invaders including fungi, … Read More

Problem-Free Joint Replacement

Feb 22, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
Medical advances have helped make joint replacement procedures safe for older adults and people with serious health conditions who might otherwise have been advised to avoid surgery. The surgery now is fairly straightforward, and newer joints work better and last longer. Even so, joint replacement is not without risk. Possible … Read More

Overcoming the Challenges of Weight Loss

Feb 21, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
While weight loss can be challenging at any age, it can be especially difficult as we reach our 60s and beyond. Waning hormones do play a role. But so do long-held habits that undermine health, such as a sedentary lifestyle, excessive alcohol consumption, and nutrient-poor food choices. The encouraging news, … Read More

Check Your Bone Strength by Having a DXA Scan

Jan 19, 2023 · · Bones & Joints
Ask postmenopausal women which health problems they are most concerned about, and many will mention breast cancer, heart attack, and stroke. But a surprising number of women give less thought to a condition that is more common than all of these: In fact, about one in five, or almost 20 … Read More

Joint Replacement: Yes or No?

Dec 20, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
This month we’re looking at joint pain, which is reported by many older adults. Our article sheds light on the strategies many of us use to manage the discomfort. It’s customary to try conservative approaches first, and these can be very effective. One strategy you definitely should try if your … Read More

What Are You Doing to Ease Your Joint Pain?

Dec 20, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
If your joints often ache, you’re not alone according to a recent survey. The results—published Sept. 12, 2022, by the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging—suggest that 70 percent of people ages 50 and older suffer from painful joints at least occasionally, and 60 percent have been told … Read More

Ask the Doctor: January 2023

Dec 3, 2022 · · Bones & Joints
Q: I injured my back golfing and was told I herniated a disc in my lower back. Can it heal on its own? A: Yes, herniated discs can, and often do, heal on their own. Depending on the severity, the condition may resolve in a few days or weeks. Nonsteroidal … Read More

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