In order to maintain bone density, post-menopausal women with the pre-osteoporosis condition known as osteopenia have a new challenge: making time for regularly scheduled, vigorous exercise. A new study recommends this group participate in high-impact exercises, including weight training, at least twice a week. The researchers who conducted the study found…
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Despite dramatic advances in nutrition and physical fitness, osteoporosis, which is low bone density, has millions of older Americans justifiably concerned about the health consequences of accidental falls. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), an estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and an additional 34 million are estimated…
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Each year, when January rolls around, millions take a long look at themselves in the mirror and realize they have a problem with their weight. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the federal agency charged with monitoring and managing epidemics such as influenza and other health hazards, estimates…
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With just one lap to go in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400, driver Denny Hamlin’s day, took a sudden and violent turn for the worst. As a result of a collision with another driver, Joey Logano, Hamlin’s back was broken and he will likely be sidelined for the…
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There was a time when osteoporosis was a disease which was largely suffered by postmenopausal women. However recent studies have shown its incidence is spreading among younger men and women. Researchers are calling this new type of the disease: secondary osteoporosis. This disease has always been on the radar of…
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Why His Decision Might Impact You Texas Rangers first baseman Prince Fielder, who came to the club in a much discussed trade for longtime Ranger and All-Star Ian Kinsler in the offseason, is done for the year. According to ESPNDallas.com and other sports media, he had cervical fusion of the C5/6 discs…
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One of the objectives of a recent trip into space was to determine the long-range effect on “the mind, body and spirit” of the travelers into this last frontier. The agency which supervises all government-sponsored trips into space – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – recently announced the safe return of astronaut Scott Kelly who had spent the last…
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