Eat well now for better bone health later
A healthy diet throughout our lives impacts on when and how badly osteoporosis develops in our latter years, experts report in a leading Spanish journal.
Continue readingCombined cognitive-behavioural therapy – CBT – improves sleep for people with fibromyalgia
New approaches to cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) can improve insomnia aspects of fibromyalgia, says a small study in the International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology.
Continue readingKnee surgery satisfaction hinges on support, depression and optimism
Success of knee surgery is impacted by depression, levels of support, coping mechanisms and optimism.
Continue readingBeta blockers may strengthen bones says evidence review
Beta blocker use is associated with higher bone mineral density say a recent analysis of studies. The team involved suggests that the medicines – used to manage abnormal heart rhythms – may be helpful for people at risk of bone loss as they age.
Continue readingAcupuncture may lower stroke risk in people with fibromyalgia
The risk of stroke in people with fibromyalgia may be reduced by acupuncture, says a large new study from Taiwan published in PLOS-ONE.
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