Osteoporosis
Gout does not seem to increase fracture risk
Gout is not associated with an increased risk of fracture, according to a large study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, findings that contrast with previous research suggesting that people with gout are more likely to experience fracture. Continue reading
Anxiety increases fracture risk in older women, scientists discover
Anxiety levels seem to be linked to an increased risk of bone fracture in women who have been through menopause, says new research from the US. Continue reading
Dairy foods associated with higher bone density and greater spine strength in older men
Higher intake of dairy foods such as milk, yogurt and cheese, is associated with higher bone mineral density and spine strength in men, especially those over 50 years, says research in The Journal of Bone and Mineral Density. Continue reading
The possibility of an osteoporosis diagnosis led celebrity chef, Lesley Waters, to change the way she lives
A familiar face on This Morning and Ready Steady Cook, when not on our TV screens Lesley Waters runs a cookery school from her home in Dorset. Life is extremely busy. Continue reading
Meat versus fish: the impact on bone health
A team investigated the impact that fish and sea fish dietary patterns (FishDiet) and meat or processed meat dietary patterns (MeatDiet) have on bone mineral density and/or risk of fractures. Continue reading
