Vitamin D deficiency is linked to poor bone health. A lack of vitamin D can increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially in menopausal and postmenopausal women. In spite of the vital role of vitamin D in supporting bone health, it is often ignored. Many people believe they only need to increase their intake of calcium […]
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In this episode we discuss the origin of our podcast and describe our goal with the podcast as presenting information about Osteoporosis as well as tracking our journey living with the disease. In future episodes we will cover all of the steps we have gone through as well as cover the four major topics around
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Do you know, what is a bone scan? A bone scan is an efficient diagnostic tool that can provide insights into the health of the bones. The scan can reveal abnormalities or changes in the bones. A bone scan is sometimes called the radionuclide scan, bone scintigraphy, or nuclear medicine bone scan. Let’s have a
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Publication Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Date Published October 2013 Author Mosti, Mats P.1; Kaehler, Nils2; Stunes, Astrid K.1; Hoff, Jan2,3; Syversen, Unni1,4 Summary Current guidelines recommend weight-bearing activities, preferably strength training for improving skeletal health in patients with osteoporosis. What type of strength training that is most beneficial for these patients is not
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Publication Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders Date Published 14 January 2011 Author Gulay Karaguzel & Michael F. Holick Summary Osteopenia is a term to define bone density that is not normal but also not as low as osteoporosis. There are a variety of pharmaceutical agents that have been recommended for the treatment of osteopenia
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Publication Medicine Date Published 2017 Author Richard Eastell Summary Fractures resulting from osteoporosis are a major public health problem. Risk factors include previous fracture, family history of fracture, slender habitus, early menopause, treatment with drugs known to affect bone and diseases known to affect bone. The diagnosis of osteoporosis can be made if the bone
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Publication Pocket Reference to Osteoporosis Date Published 2018 Author René Rizzoli Summary A variety of preventive measures for osteoporotic fragility fractures are capable of influencing both components of fracture risk: mechanical overload, for example, falls, and mechanical incompetence, such as osteoporosis. The amount of weight-bearing exercise that is optimal for skeletal health in patients with
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Publication Archives of Osteoporosis Volume Date Published 19 April 2017 Author J. Compston1, A. Cooper2, C. Cooper3, N. Gittoes 4, C. Gregson5, N. Harvey3, S. Hope6, J. A. Kanis7, E. V. McCloskey8, K. E. S. Poole1, D. M. Reid9, P. Selby10, F. Thompson11, A. Thurston11 & N. Vine 1 Summary This UK Guideline paper presents
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Publication Climacteric Date Published 08 Feb 2017 Author R. M. Daly Summary Osteoporosis (low bone strength or frail bones) and sarcopenia (low muscle mass, strength and/or impaired function) often co-exist (hence the term ‘sarco-osteoporosis’) and have similar health consequences with regard to disability, falls, frailty and fractures. There is considerable evidence to support the role
Publication Molecular Basis of Nutrition and Aging Date Published 2016 Author Glibowski, P. Summary Osteoporosis is a growing problem in the world. Many excellent reviews and reports precisely explain the role of nutrients in osteoporosis and bone health management. Two of the most important nutrients are calcium and vitamin D and their influence on the
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Publication Current Osteoporosis Reports Date Published 25 March 2014 Author Robin M. Daly, Rachel L. Duckham, Jenny Gianoudis Summary Regular exercise and adequate nutrition, particularly dietary calcium, vitamin D, and protein, are prescribed as strategies to optimize peak bone mass and maintain bone and muscle health throughout life. Although the mechanism of action for exercise
Publication Current Medical Research & Opinion Date Published 11 October 2013 Author Rizzoli, R., Abraham, C., & Brandi, M.-L. Summary Osteoporosis is characterized by reduced bone mass and deterioration of bone architecture, resulting in increased risk of fragility fractures, which represent the main clinical consequence of the disease. Osteoporosis is a common disease affecting the
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