Vitamin D: taking it during pregnancy is good for children’s bones
Taking vitamin D during pregnancy improves bone health in children, at least until they are 7 years old. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Strengthen your bones with exercise
Physical exercise plays a crucial role in bone health. By strengthening bone density and preventing osteoporosis, regular physical activity is ...
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Osteoporosis: living in green areas reduces the risk
Living near gardens, parks, meadows or forests can strengthen bone density. THE ESSENTIAL An increase in bone mineral density and ...
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Young children who grew up close to nature have stronger bones
Exposure to green spaces strengthens bone mineral density in young children. THE ESSENTIAL “The accumulation of bone mass is influenced ...
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Osteoporosis: what if exposure to PFAS contributed to it?
A new study, the first on this subject, shows that the more adolescents and young adults are exposed to PFAS, ...
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Bone density is maintained by the same process as hair color
Japanese researchers have discovered an overlap between the mechanism of hair color determination and bone resorption. THE ESSENTIAL Bone is ...
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The microbiota could impact bone health
Certain bacteria in the intestinal microbiota influence bone density as we age, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL New ...
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Social isolation impacts bone health
According to a study conducted on mice, social isolation can affect bone health, especially that of men. THE ESSENTIAL According ...
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Dementia: bone loss could be a risk factor
People with low bone density have an increased risk of developing dementia as they age, according to a new study. ...
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Vitamin K2: what are its benefits for the body?
Menaquinones, also called vitamin K2, play an essential role in the body, particularly in blood clotting as well as heart ...
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Osteoporosis: air pollution accelerates bone loss
A new study reveals that high levels of air pollution accelerate bone loss and the development of osteoporosis in postmenopausal ...
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Male osteoporosis: an unknown but very dangerous condition
Osteoporosis, a disease that reduces bone density, is underdiagnosed in men, leading to increased risk of post-fracture mortality with age. ...
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Sleep apnea linked to weaker bones and teeth in adults
Sleep apnea, or obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAS), is associated with low bone mineral density in adults, according to a ...
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Osteoporosis: Ways to Increase Bone Density Naturally
Osteoporosis can cause fractures. To counter it, here is how to naturally increase your bone density. THE ESSENTIAL Osteoporosis is ...
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Osteoporosis: the benefits of prunes against fractures
Consuming prunes daily would prevent bone loss in the hips and protect against the risk of fracture. THE ESSENTIAL The ...
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Why would obesity increase the risk of osteoporosis in men?
Men with a high fat mass would have a lower bone density. They would be more likely to suffer from ...
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Menopause: the loss of bone density would be limited to 10%
The risk of loss of bone density in postmenopausal women is much lower than previously thought. THE ESSENTIAL Previous studies ...
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Nutrition for seniors: dairy products strengthen bones and limit the risk of fractures
Eating more dairy products helps prevent falls and fractures in the elderly. THE ESSENTIAL Dairy products, such as cheese or ...
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