Archive for the 'Bone Fracture' Category
Friday, October 11th, 2013
Almost half of older adults take vitamin D with or without calcium.
Researchers at the University of Tasmania, Hobart, in Australia, reviewed the evidence. (more…)
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Friday, July 5th, 2013
An expert committee of the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) with a multi-specialty council of medical experts in the field of bone health have updated recommendations.
Let’s focus on prevention, which emphasizes many of the CAM topics that dominate this website.
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Bone Fracture, Calcium, Osteoporosis, Vitamin D | Comments Off on Updated recommendations to prevent and treat osteoporosis
Tuesday, September 25th, 2012
Trampoline jumping is a beneficial and constructive physical exercise for children, but it has a significant risk for injuries.
Now, after reviewing the evidence, the American Academy of Pediatrics is discouraging recreational use of trampolines in the home. (more…)
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Saturday, September 15th, 2012
Approximately 30% of people over 65 years of age living in the community fall each year.
This Cochrane review updates what we know. (more…)
Bone Fracture, CAM Cost Effectiveness, Cochrane Library, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Elderly, Exercise, Tai Chi | Comments Off on Reducing the rate and risk of falling
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Among nutritional factors, dried plum (prunes; Prunus domestica L.) is most effective for preventing and reversing bone loss.
Researchers in Oklahoma and Florida examined the extent to which dried plum reverses bone loss in osteopenic postmenopausal women. (more…)
Bone Fracture, Diet-Nutrition, Menopause, Osteoporosis | Comments Off on Benefits of prunes for postmenopausal women
Sunday, January 8th, 2012
Researchers at the University of Schleswig-Holstein Medical Center, in Kiel, Germany, studied whether the timing of aquatic therapy influences clinical outcomes. (more…)
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Sunday, January 8th, 2012
Drinking Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) tea is popular in Argentina and other South American countries.
Researchers at the National University of Cuyo, in Mendoza, Argentina, measured effects of Yerba Mate as part of a program for osteoporosis prevention and treatment in postmenopausal women. (more…)
Bone Fracture, Elderly, Tea | Comments Off on First study of Yerba Mate for osteoporosis
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
Medscape has posted a review by researchers at West Virginia University, in Morgantown. (more…)
Bone Fracture, Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Vitamin D | Comments Off on Review: Near legendary status of vitamin D
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
Researchers in Boston and Japan, reviewed the effects of vitamin D with or without calcium supplementation. (more…)
Bone Fracture, Cancer, Kidney Disease, Vitamins | Comments Off on Effect of vitamin D supplements on cancer and fracture risks
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Bone Fracture, Calcium, Elderly, Vitamin D | Comments Off on Vitamin D and the risk of falls in the elderly
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
Several studies suggest that the response to bisphosphonates could in part be dependent on circulating blood levels of vitamin D.
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College, in New York City, examined the association between blood levels of 25 hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH)D] and the response to bisphosphonate treatment. (more…)
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Thursday, October 6th, 2011
Here’s a look at the use of dietary supplements by physicians in 3 specialties in the US: cardiology, dermatology, and orthopedics. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, Bone Fracture, Cholesterol/Lipids, Dermatitis, G. BOTANICALS, Heart Disease, Herbals, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Vitamins | Comments Off on Use of dietary supplements by medical specialists
Sunday, September 25th, 2011
NutraIngredients.com has a review. (more…)
Bone Fracture, Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Heart Disease, Infection, Vitamin D | Comments Off on The science of vitamin D
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
Writing for the California Technology Assessment Forum, Dr. Jeffrey Tice at the University of California has reviewed vitamin D and calcium as an option to lower the risk of osteoporotic fractures.
Here’s what we know. (more…)
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Sunday, July 17th, 2011
A multifactorial fall-risk assessment including a fall history, physical exam, gait and balance evaluation, and environmental assessment is recommended for all older adults who have fallen or have a problem with gait or balance, according to Dr. Sara Bradley, assistant professor of geriatrics and palliative medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. (more…)
Balance Training, Bone Fracture, Tai Chi, Vitamin D | Comments Off on Lower your risk of falling
Friday, July 15th, 2011
The beneficial effects of soy protein, soy isoflavones, and their metabolites on women’s health are unclear.
So, the North American Menopause Society convened a seminar of experts in the field. (more…)
Bone Fracture, Cancer, Flavonoids (Soy), Heart Disease, Menopause, Stroke | Comments Off on The role of soy isoflavones in menopausal health
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
Fatty acids may be important dietary components that modulate osteoporotic fracture risk.
Researchers at The Ohio State University, Columbus, studied fatty acid intake in relation to osteoporotic fractures. (more…)
Bone Fracture, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Omega-6 Fatty Acids, Osteoporosis | Comments Off on Fatty acids and the risk of fracture in women
Monday, May 9th, 2011
Many studies suggest that we may need more vitamin D than presently recommended to prevent chronic disease.
Dr. Christine Gonzalez reviewed the evidence for disease prevention. Let’s focus on what’s known and what requires more evidence. (more…)
Anxiety (Panic)/Depression, Bone Fracture, Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Heart Disease, Infection, Rheumatoid Diseases, Vitamin D | Comments Off on Here’s what we know about vitamin D
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
The chemical structure of isoflavones is very similar to that of estrogen.
Researchers at the University of Barcelona, in Spain reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Bone Fracture, Flavonoids (Soy), Menopause | Comments Off on Isoflavones and bone health
Thursday, April 28th, 2011
Falls occur mainly while walking or performing concurrent tasks.
Researcher in Switzerland studied whether a music-based multitask exercise program (Dalcroze eurhythmics) improves gait and balance and reduces fall risk in elderly individuals. (more…)
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