Hip Check: The Rising Rates Of Hip Fractures
January 25, 2018
The risk is real: As we age, and as many of us develop osteoporosis, the potential for fracturing a bone increases, often with devastating consequences. And now a review of the recent data confirms a worrying trend: Hip fractures in older women, previously on the decline, have now begun to…
Strike A Pose But Be Careful: Seniors And Yoga Safety Tips
December 14, 2017
By now, you’ve heard it many times: Practicing yoga can produce significant benefit for older minds and bodies. But not all yoga practices, and instructors, are created equally and the data are beginning to show that injury may be just as common to older yoga practitioners as enlightenment. In fact, a…
Breathe Deep: Using Yoga To Reduce Stress and Chronic Inflammation
November 1, 2017
Maybe it’s beginning to take its toll- the daily onslaught of provocative news stories is certainly reason for many of us to feel stress and be anxious- separate and apart from whatever challenges we are experiencing in our personal lives. What you may not be aware of is the negative…
Non-Breaking News: Yogurt Consumption Can Strengthen Your Bones
June 1, 2017
You’ve probably heard that dairy consumption is associated with strong bones. What you may not have heard is that a new study has found that yogurt is an especially valuable food for increasing bone density and reducing the risk of osteoporosis. Researchers at Trinity College in Dublin recently published the…
Break Free: Understand The Basics Of Bone Health
May 26, 2016
While it’s widely assumed that osteoporosis is a natural part of aging, that’s actually not true. What is true is that May is National Osteoporosis Month. It’s therefore a good time to learn the facts and actions you can take to sustain bone health and avoid bone breaks. It’s been…
Pass The Greens: More Data On The Health Benefits Of The Mediterranean Diet
May 12, 2016
Looking for yet more reason to include fruits, veggies, whole grains and olive oil (and less red meat) in your diet? The NU-AGE project of the European Union has new data to support the health value of a Mediterranean style diet. Research carried out by the project, focusing on how…