Bone strengthening

In this week’s edition of Going Strong, Katie’s Pilates instructor explains the benefits of this low-impact exercise for decreasing bone density. Bone loss happens to all of us; about half of all women — and many men — develop osteopenia and osteoporosis as they age. In case you didn’t know, osteopenia is a loss of bone density — and having reduced bone density means your bones don’t have as much mineral content as they should. Osteopenia is the precursor to osteoporosis — a disease that…

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As we get older, women are at a higher risk of getting Osteoporosis. Here are 7 natural ways to strengthen your bones.

As we reach middle age our bones naturally lose density and become more brittle, increasing the risk of fractures. Some people will develop osteoporosis, a disease that makes bones even more vulnerable to falls or sudden impact. The NHS estimates that 21.9 per cent of women and 6.7 per cent of men over 50 suffer from the condition. Family history, a sedentary lifestyle and a lack of vitamin D and calcium can all increase the chances of developing osteoporosis. It is more prevalent in

Over the course of a lifetime, as many as one in three women will experience an osteoporosis-related bone fracture (1).More than 200 million people are estimated to be living with osteoporosis at this very moment.But here’s the rub: Osteoporosis typically has no symptoms until you experience a fracture. You might not even know that you have it.While these numbers don’t sound great, they’re not a reason for panic. For starters, you’re not alone…This is a concern for every woman who is…

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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...

Osteopenia is lower bone density than normal, but it is not a disease. Regular exercise can prevent further bone loss and may improve bone density.

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