Dr. Brown’s Blog

Why keto diets can be harmful to your health

Why keto diets can be harmful to your health

Is the keto diet safe long term? So many people have asked me recently about the ketogenic “keto” diet and the ...
How well do you know the factors of bone fracture risk?

How well do you know the factors of bone fracture risk?

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, up to one-half of women age 50+ will experience a bone fracture ...
Early summer superfoods for osteoporosis

Early summer superfoods for osteoporosis

There are so many reasons why we should eat fresh whole foods in season, and it’s even better if we select foods ...
The infamous T score and neglected Z score

The infamous T score and neglected Z score

Unraveling the mysteries of bone density test results I bet most of the Better Bones community have heard of the ...
Helping thin women reduce their bone fracture risk

Helping thin women reduce their bone fracture risk

The saying,  “You can never be too rich or too thin” is definitely not true when it comes to bone health! It’s ...
Dear doctor, please treat me like a man

Dear doctor, please treat me like a man

Our skeletons were meant to last a lifetime, so when they show signs of not living up to this promise, we need to ...
Is the Mediterranean diet good for bones?

Is the Mediterranean diet good for bones?

There is an amazing amount of research on the Mediterranean diet and its benefits for health, so naturally I get ...
Bisphosphonates make bones weaker, not stronger

Bisphosphonates make bones weaker, not stronger

I’ve argued for years that bisphosphonates — the knee-jerk bone drugs  recommended for those with osteoporosis ...
Our Inspiring “Love Your Bones, Love Your Body Retreat”

Our Inspiring “Love Your Bones, Love Your Body Retreat”

Thoughts from the retreat - oh what fun, and what inspiration! We here at Better Bones were delighted with our ...
Getting more by doing less with high-intensity, slow-motion weight training

Getting more by doing less with high-intensity, slow-motion weight training

Become a Patron! A few months ago, I spoke with Rick Berman, a certified personal trainer and owner of Studio ...
Estrogen therapy isn’t an option for osteoporosis anymore

Estrogen therapy isn’t an option for osteoporosis anymore

When the American College of Physicians (ACP) recently updated its guidelines for treating osteoporosis (Qaseem et ...
How much vitamin D do you need to reduce breast cancer risk?

How much vitamin D do you need to reduce breast cancer risk?

It has been recognized for over a decade that vitamin D has a protective effect against a variety of cancers, ...
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