Mediterranean Diet Associated with Fewer Hip Fractures in Seniors

Mediterranean Diet not High in Dairy Products Interestingly the Mediterranean diet which is not very high in dairy products, except for yogurt and feta and Bulgarian cheeses, was associated with fewer hip fractures in a recent study. For years post-menopausal women were encouraged to eat a diet high in dairy products and to take a…

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Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis in Seniors

Osteoporosis the Silent Disease Osteoporosis (porous bones) is a disease that weakens and thins out bones making them brittle and easy to break. Unfortunately, it is one of the “silent” diseases and many people do not even know they have it until they break a bone, which is usually in the hip, spine or wrist.…

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Broccoli may Prevent Osteoarthritis, Cancer, Obesity and more

Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, causes the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. It is the most common form of arthritis and a key cause of disability, especially in seniors. It affects more than 30 million Americans and the risk for contracting osteoarthritis increases with age. No real cure has been found for…

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