As a physical therapist, it’s natural that I would promote exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. This isn’t because I really like exercise (which I do), but because exercise affects every system of the body in a positive way—it …
As mentioned in my previous post, self-care management can help with osteoporosis prevention and assist in maintaining bone mass. Quitting smoking and consuming less alcohol are important for the health of all your body’s systems, including bone health, but diet …
Nutrition and Osteoporosis: Listen up young men and women! Read More
Osteoporosis is a loss of bone mass, bone quality and bone strength, resulting in an increased risk for fractures. It can be classified as primary and secondary; primary is common and occurs in both genders, while secondary is less common …
What is Osteoporosis? Bone Density and Aging–It’s NOT Just a Geriatric Disease Read More