How to prevent winter falls
Even as the temperature plunges in January and February, I highly endorse getting outside as much as possible. ...
3 ways to predict your risk of bone fracture
If you think you’re at risk for fracturing a bone, you should know that the vast majority of “osteoporotic” ...
Greater age related muscle loss = more fractures
I always say that making the connection between our muscle strength and our bone health is an often overlooked ...
Where do hip fractures actually occur?
Fracturing a hip is one of the top fears of women who are concerned about their bone health. While one in six U.S. ...
Cross-cultural perspective on hip fractures
When it comes to data regarding hip fractures — the most devastating and costly of all osteoporotic fractures — ...
Fracture healing at any age
So often, my readers’ experiences highlight many of the most important issues in bone health. Recently, I received ...
Vitamin D and fracture reduction
If you’re confused about the recent draft statement from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force about vitamin D ...
Mary’s broken leg – Part 2
A year ago, I told you the story of Mary, a 27-year-old client of mine who had broken her leg in a low-impact fall ...
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, ...
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, ...
Squat toilets and rising fracture rates
You might have heard it said that it’s not what we do “once in a while” that matters, but what we do most of the ...
Increased fracture risk with heartburn drugs
Over the years I have written about the many studies documenting an increase risk of fracture among those using ...
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