Archive for the ‘Osteoporosis’ Category

Ask Marilyn – Star Question: How can I increase my bone density?

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Q: I have been diagnosed with an early menopause (early 40s) and have been told I have low bone density.  Is it possible to increase bone density in your opinion or just maintain the bone density you have and stop it getting worse?

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In the News: Jump to boost children’s bone health

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

Physiotherapists at the Griffith University in Queensland, Australia, asked children with an average age of 14 to perform a ten minute warm up of star jumps, side lunges and skipping twice a week before their PE sessions. At the start of the eight month study the children could only manage around 50 jumps but by the end they could do 300 and their bone and muscle strength had improved significantly as a result.

Approximately 80 percent of bone mass is accrued in the first 20 years of life and especially around puberty because of circulating hormones so, according to this new study, children should be encouraged to jump and skip as often as possible to boost the health of their bones.

 

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Outwitting osteoporosis: Boron and Zinc

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

Taken as supplements, certain trace elements can promote bone formation and help to prevent osteoporosis. Some people get enough trace elements in their diets but for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, supplements can be helpful.

 

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