According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, more than 10 million people in the United States have osteoporosis and another 34 million are at risk of developing it. Thankfully, medications, lifestyle...
As individuals become older, they have a greater risk of osteoporosis. By definition, osteoporosis means "porous bones." Bones become brittle and weak, causing fractures from simple tasks such as coughing or bending over. This is a sign of low...
Bone density tests determine your risk for osteoporosis and can also indicate whether or not you already have the disease. Osteoporosis causes bones to degenerate, becoming fragile, porous and vulnerable to fractures and breaks. Bone density tests...
Fitness and nutrition are inherently connected. To be fit you must get adequate nutrition to allow yourself enough energy to meet the daily physical activity requirements. The individual components of fitness include cardiorespiratory endurance,...
In the book "Nutrition for Sport and Exercise", Jacqueline Berning and Suzanne Steen define bone mineral density as the amount of minerals---mostly hydroxyapatite---in grams per square centimeter of bone. Berning and Steen indicate that bone...
Weight training has become a popular form of exercise for women. Like men, they have goals to get into better shape and create more definition on their bodies. But women are also in it for the health benefits that can accompany weight training,...
Osteoporosis, which is characterized by thin, brittle bones, affects about 10 million Americans. Another 34 million are at risk for developing the condition. Osteoporosis is more likely to strike women after age 50 and men after age 70. Several...
The term metabolic bone disease describes bone abnormalities caused by disorders including rickets, or osteomalacia, and osteoporosis. Although their specific causes and symptoms vary, bone diseases generally involve weak bones and a high risk of...
Calcium is an important mineral for the human body. It is essential for muscle contraction, but also essential to the structure and health of the bones. Bones are continually remodeling and reforming, and calcium is a vital part of this process....
Bones slowly get weaker as people age after hitting a peak bone density some time in a person's 30s. As bone strength decreases, the risk of broken bones rises. For some, the loss of bone density is enough to warrant a diagnosis of osteoporosis or...
Menopause can be an uncomfortable time in a woman's life. Menopause typically arrives in a woman's early 50s and brings with it hot flashes, insomnia and general malaise. But regular, vigorous exercise can reduce the effects of many symptoms of...
Cigarette smoking tops the list of preventable causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. It's responsible for more than 440,000 of the 2.5 million fatalities in the United States every year and contributes to several serious...
Imagine a simple sneeze causing a bone fracture. This is a possible scenario if you suffer from severe osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is considered a major health hazard, affecting 55 percent of people age 50 and older, reports the National...
Seniors need to exercise to maintain good health. Exercise is a great way to promote flexibility and improve range of motion, stay physically fit, maintain a healthy weight and even socialize. According to the American Council on Exercise,...
People use body inverters, or inversion tables, to facilitate a treatment technique known as inversion therapy, which is typically used to provide relief from back pain. Inversion is essentially a form of spinal traction that uses gravitational...
Osteoporosis occurs when bone mineral density decreases because of both a loss of existing bone and a slowdown of bone growth and regeneration. Many studies have been carried out investigating the possible effects of nutrition on bone health and...
Leafy green vegetables and nuts are great dietary sources of magnesium, but this mineral is also available as a supplement in various forms, including capsules of powder. Magnesium is necessary for health, and although it has been shown to be...
Roasted walnut oil has various health benefits due to its high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids. Roasted walnut oil has one of the highest naturally occurring omega-3 contents of any food---other oils such as olive oil, grapeseed oil, roasted...
Although it may seem counterproductive, many smokers are avid exercise enthusiasts. The negative health effects of smoking are legion, and well documented; however like any bad habit, smoking takes some time and effort to release. Smokers who...
The springboard is a Pilates wall unit, which is designed for home use and for studios with limited floor space. Its creation in 2005 makes it a newer addition to the traditional line of Pilates equipment. Many of the springboard exercises can be...
