Osteoporosis
Positive attitude is linked to a decreased risk of falls in new research
Having an optimistic outlook is associated with a decreased risk of falling, experts highlight in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, and a cynical attitude is associated with an increased risk. Continue reading
Cognitive behavioural therapy improves sleep in people with chronic pain – new study
People with painful conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia could get a better night’s sleep through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), says research in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
A team from the University of Warwick developed a scale that measures beliefs about pain and sleep, and examined overall quality of sleep in four groups of people who had long-term pain and bad sleeping patterns. Continue reading
Hip – but not wrist – fracture more common in women with gout
A history of gout seems to be associated with an increased risk of hip fracture says new research in Arthritis & Rheumatology. The same isn’t true for wrist fracture. Continue reading
Calcium supplements may increase risk of dementia
Calcium supplements may be associated with an increased risk of dementia in older women who have cerebrovascular disease or a stroke, says research in Neurology.
A total 700 women aged 70–92 years who did not have dementia were followed by researchers for five years. Continue reading
New treatment on the horizon for osteoporosis simply by vibrating stem cells, says study
Researchers at the University of West Scotland and the University of Glasgow say they have discovered they can grow new bone simply by vibrating stem cells, offering hope for new treatments for osteoporosis or broken bones in the future. Continue reading
