The New York Times got it wrong on spinal fractures
Today, I read with dismay The New York Times’ health column about vertebral compression fractures. In my opinion, ...
How to work with your doctor to heal osteoporosis
When people come to me for a consult, one of the first steps I take is to get their medical history. As I’ve ...
New data on declining fracture rates
In the last few years, I have been reporting about the decreased rates of osteoporotic fracture in the US, Canada, ...
Simple exercises to prevent a new fracture
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I think it’s time we all put a little more muscle into our fracture prevention efforts. ...
The Tao of bone: is fear weakening our bones?
I recently had the privilege of attending a retreat given by a foremost Taoist master, Dr. Nan Lu, director of the ...
18,568 steps to prevent hip bone loss? Thin women should try a weighted vest instead
How many steps a day does it take to prevent hip bone loss as we age?
You might have heard the common ...
The problem everyone wants — unless they have it
In a recent post, Beauty is Bone Deep, I commented on the health effects of trying to obtain a thin physique for ...
Learning how to play: Exercising for bone health
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It’s not news that exercise is good for bones. But many people hear the word “exercise” as ...
Researchers weigh in: Thin women more likely to experience rapid bone loss in menopause transition
I have shared with you my experiences how thin and worried women often have lower bone mass and tend to lose more ...
Bone Research in the Brazilian Amazon!
As many of you know, I am an anthropologist as well as a nutritionist, and I have worked in several Central and ...
Insights from Brazilian endocrinologist — don’t forget your D
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting the Brazilian endocrinologist and vitamin D researcher Dr. Marise ...
How can you improve your body by improving your bones? Heart health!
This is the last blog in my series of “How can you improve your body by improving your bones?” As you’ve seen, the ...
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