Sean McCawley, Fit for Life in Napa Valley: Managing arthritis and osteoporosis — Strong muscles lead to strong bones

Sean McCawley, Fit for Life in Napa Valley: Managing arthritis and osteoporosis — Strong muscles lead to strong bones

Osteoporosis can be defined as a condition in which the quality of the structure of bones changes when bone mineral density and bone mass decrease, writes Napa fitness expert Sean McCawley.

Does protein improve muscle growth and bone density? Hot-off-the-press study

In a hot-off-the-press study, researchers explored how protein impacts bone mineral density. Let’s delve into the brand new research. The post Does protein improve muscle growth and bone density? Hot-off-the-press study appeared first on The Manual.

The Medical Minute: Keep your bones strong during menopause and beyond

When menopause hits, your risk of bone fractures goes up. Here’s how to protect your skeleton (and deal with other menopause symptoms, too). Some hallmark signs of menopause, like hot flashes, weight gain and hair loss, garner a lot of attention. However, there’s a less obvious change women can’t afford to ignore during and after menopause: declining bone density. Menopause… Source

Oral contraceptive use increases bone density and lower the risk of osteoporosis

Introduction: Osteoporotic fractures are one of the leading causes of disability in older women. Decreased bone mineral density (BMD) due to reduced estrogen levels after menopause is a primary risk factor. The use of oral contraceptive pills (OCP) containing exogenous estroge...