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Stress fractures are painful and take up to 8 weeks to heal. Your best bet is to prevent them whenever you can. Here are five ways to lower your risk of an inconvenient stress fracture when you train.
All women should be knowledgeable about osteoporosis since it’s a leading cause of disability in women over 50. How osteoporosis savvy are you? Here are five surprising facts you might not know about the bone-thinning health problem called osteoporosis.
How osteoporosis savvy are you? Loss of bone density is a common problem, especially among women, and the risk rises after menopause. Know your risk factors! Here are five facts about osteoporosis that even your doctor might not tell you.
Osteoporosis is a concern for all women. One way we quantify bone health is by measuring bone density. However, bone density is only part of the story. Dense bones can still be weak. Bone strength and bone quality matter too. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your own bones strong and healthy.
Yoga boosts flexibility, increases muscle endurance, and is relaxing for the mind and body, but what if you have low bone density? There are some precautions you should take to reduce your risk of injury if you have osteoporosis. You’ll also want to avoid certain yoga poses. Here’s what you should know.
Protein is one of the three macronutrients your body needs for health. Carbohydrates and fat are the other two. Unlike carbs and fat, protein isn’t the main macronutrient your body taps into for energy. Your body primarily runs on carbohydrates and fats except under special circumstances. Normally, you use less than 6% of the protein
If you’re a female, it’s never too early to think about protecting the health of your bones. Recently, heel scans have become popular for measuring bone density, but how accurate are they? Are they a good alternative to a DXA scan for osteoporosis screening?
Did you know dieting can be harmful to your bones? That’s what a new study shows. Find out how restricting calories can negatively impact the health of your bones and how to avoid loss of bone mass when you’re trying to lose weight.
Walking is one of the most accessible forms of exercise, although it’s not known as an exercise that substantially boosts bone health and lowers the risk of osteoporosis – or is it? Find out whether walking is an effective exercise for lowering the risk of osteoporosis-related fractures.
Yoga – we know it as being a workout for stress relief. Yet yoga has other health benefits as well. A study even suggests it may play a role in maintaining bone health, something that becomes increasingly important as we age. Find out more.
You lose both muscle and bone tissue as you age and both can lead to problems like frailty and disability. But are the two correlated? If you have strong muscles are you also likely to have strong bones ?
Resistance training is your ticket to becoming stronger and more defined – but that’s not the only reason to do it. Have you ever thought about how resistance training impacts other tissues – like the connective tissue that gives your body support and resistance to injury? Find out how the benefits of resistance training go beyond building bigger muscles
