(BlackDoctor.org) -- Many people do not fully understand what osteopenia is. To explain, it is a mild form of bone loss—meaning that bone ... Read More
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis: Underrecognized & Undertreated
Bone is living tissue, and that tissue responds to weight-bearing exercise, physiological conditions within the body, and dietary intake of ... Read More
Vitamin D Improves Bone Loss Due to Epilepsy Drugs
It's well known that, taken for long periods, anti-epilepsy drugs can lead to brittle bones. Now, researchers have shown that high-dose ... Read More
Osteoporosis: Peak Bone Mass In Women
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Bones are the framework for your body. Bone is living tissue that changes constantly, with bits of old bone ... Read More
Osteoporosis and African American Women
While African American women tend to have higher bone mineral density (BMD) than white women throughout life, they are still at ... Read More
Dieting Without Exercise Harms Bone Health
Men and women who lose weight through caloric restriction, without exercise, also lose bone at the hip and spine, increasing their risk for ... Read More