Nutrition

Should YOU Worry About Osteoporosis?

Oct 29, 2021 · · Bones & Joints
An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, a bone disease that occurs when the body loses calcium from bone faster than it builds new bone, leading to low bone density. This condition increases the risk of a broken bone. Such fractures happen in about half of women and up to … Read More

Vitamin D and Your Health: Unanswered Questions

Oct 29, 2021 · · Bones & Joints
If you take supplements in an effort to raise your blood levels of vitamin D, protect your bone health, or boost your immune system, you may be surprised to learn we don’t actually have any proof that taking vitamin D supplements benefits health in the general population— and there is … Read More

Keep Gout at Bay

Oct 29, 2021 · · Bones & Joints
More than nine million U.S. adults are living with the painful symptoms and disability caused by gout. Diet is an important part of avoiding flare-ups. What is Gout? Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis linked to high levels of uric acid in the body. Uric acid is made … Read More

Newsbites: Activity and cardiovascular health; produce and cognitive health; caution with vitamin E and beta-carotene

Oct 29, 2021 · · Bones & Joints
Metabolically Healthy Obesity” May Not Protect Against Heart Disease If you are obese but all of your “numbers” are good (blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar…), a new study suggests you are still at greater risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) than a normal-weight person with similar numbers. The study used … Read More

5 Thanksgiving Feast Myths Busted!

Oct 29, 2021 · · Bones & Joints
The feast that officially kicks off the holiday season is almost here. Thanksgiving is steeped in the comfort and familiarity of traditional foods—turkey and gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce—as well as a few time-worn misconceptions. If you blame the turkey for your after-dinner snooze or feel you’ve ruined your healthy diet … Read More

Is Going Gluten-Free a Smart Strategy for You?

Oct 29, 2021 · · Bones & Joints
In recent years, the number of “gluten-free” food products has grown substantially. That’s because gluten—a type of protein found in wheat, barley, triticale, and rye—can trigger a host of unpleasant symptoms, including diarrhea and abdominal pain, in people who have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. However, skipping gluten isn’t necessarily … Read More

Supplements: Too Good to Be True?

Oct 29, 2021 · · Bones & Joints
As part of every exam, I inquire of my patients what medications and supplements they are taking. Nearly 50 percent of my patients have begun taking unproven (and sometimes unsafe) supplements based on advertised claims. There are plenty of supplements being marketed for weight loss, hair growth, increased energy, and … Read More

Don’t Underestimate the Harms of Alcohol

Oct 29, 2021 · · Bones & Joints
Research has suggested that during the COVID-19 pandemic many Americans consumed more alcohol than they usually do. The market research company Nielsen reported a 54 percent increase in national sales of alcohol for the week ending March 21, 2020— by which time stay-at-home orders and social distancing policies were in … Read More

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