A team of international researchers has identified 20 genes associated with osteoporosis and bone weakness, including 13 genes never previously associated with the disease. Osteoporosis is a highly heritable trait, but this marks the largest international effort to conclusively identify genes linked to the often-devastating bone disorder.
Exercise Can Forestall Osteoporosis
April 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
According to researchers, the stage for osteoporosis is set well before menopause-but exercise can help rewrite the script. Declining estrogen levels have long been associated with osteoporosis, but bone density starts to decline years before these levels drop, according to Dr. Joseph Cannon, principal investigator of the study.
Martial Arts Training May Help Osteoporosis Sufferers Fall More Safely
April 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A study has found that martial arts could be the key to helping osteoporosis sufferers fall more safely. Brenda Groen worked with a team of researchers to study the effects of fall training in six healthy people. She said, “For obvious safety reasons, this could not be directly assessed using persons with osteoporosis.
Benefits of Calcium plus Vitamin D for Preventing Fractures Confirmed
January 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Taking both calcium and vitamin D supplements on a daily basis reduces the risk of bone fractures, regardless of whether a person is young or old, male or female, or has had fractures in the past, a large study of nearly 70,000 patients from throughout the United States and Europe has found. The study included… [Continue Reading]
Understanding of Skull Bone Could Lead to New Osteoporosis Treatments
December 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Researchers have uncovered fundamental differences between the bone which makes up the skull and the bones in our limbs, which they believe could hold the key to tackling bone weakness, fractures and osteoporosis. It is well know that bones in the arms and legs become weak and vulnerable to breaks when they are not maintained… [Continue Reading]
Flaxseed Oil Could Help Reduce Post Menopausal Osteoporosis Risk
December 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Animal studies suggest that adding flaxseed oil to the diet could reduce the risk of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women and women with diabetes. Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. For… [Continue Reading]
Study Finds Link Between Depression and Osteoporosis
November 10, 2009 By 1 Comment
According to researchers, there is a clear connection between depression and a loss of bone mass, leading to osteoporosis and fractures, and the relationship between depression and bone loss is particularly strong among young women. Osteoporosis is the most widespread degenerative disease in the developed world, afflicting 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5… [Continue Reading]
Study Reveals Celiac Disease and Osteoporosis Link
October 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A study has shown that celiac disease sufferers could develop osteoporosis because their immune system attacks their bone tissue. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens bones, making them more susceptible to fractures, especially the bones in the spine, hip and wrist. Osteoporosis is a silent disease, there are usually no symptoms until a bone… [Continue Reading]