Low bone density

Bone loss is an inevitable part of aging. Discover four drinking habits that can prevent or slow bone aging, according to a dietitian.

You could be suffering from low bone density without even knowing it. Hormonal changes, lifestyle, and the food we eat... [read more]

Bones can become weak due to poor nutrition, lack of exercise, low body weight, or genetics. Here’s how the osteopenia diet can help you build stronger bones.

A bone density scan, also called a DEXA scan, is a type of low-dose x-ray test that measures calcium and other minerals in your bones. The measurement helps show your bones' strength and thickness.You might also be at risk for low bone density if you: 1.Have a very low body weight 2.Have suffered one or more fractures after the age of 50 3.Have lost a half inch or more in height within 1 year 4.Are a male over 70 years of age 5.Have a family history of osteoporosis

Bones can become weak due to poor nutrition, lack of exercise, low body weight, or genetics. Here’s how the osteopenia diet can help you build stronger bones.

What does low carb do to your bones? There is a lingering idea that eating low carb could result in osteoporosis, due to making blood acidic and leeching minerals from the bones. However, this theory has a few problems. For example, under normal circumstances the pH of the blood does not change depending on what...

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Osteoporosis is a word derived from Greek language that literally means ‘porous bones’. In other words, it means deterioration of bone tissue, and low bone mass (low bone density). Because bone loss often happens without any signs or symptoms, it is often referred to as the ‘silent thief’.