Vitamin D pills ‘do not prevent bone fractures’ – but eating these foods could
The NHS recommends Brits take vitamin D supplements in autumn and winter for bone health because the body…
How Taking a GLP-1 Could Affect Your Bone Health
When it comes to treating obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic health conditions, GLP-1 agonist drugs—such as…
Everyone taking antibiotics told to follow ’30-minute bed rule’
Pharmacy Director Craig Watt says it sounds counterintuitive, but you could make yourself more illNeil Shaw Assistant Editor…
Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 impacts bone health in females
Scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, along with collaborators at UC San Francisco, have discovered…
At 70, she’s now a powerlifter. How this retired teacher refuses to slow down
Anjali Hazari hit the ground running when she arrived in Hong Kong as a newlywed in her early…
Heart health linked to higher fracture risk in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women face a high risk of bone fractures. Due to declines in estrogen levels, which can lead…
Early-life PFAS exposure may hinder adolescent bone development
Early-life exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may influence how children’s bones develop during adolescence, according to new research published…
GLP-1s Linked to Increased Risk of Bone and Joint Disorders
Stock image of a man with a castCredit: Getty NEED TO KNOW New research has found that GLP-1…
GLP-1 drugs linked to higher fracture risk, osteoporosis and gout, new studies suggest
GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have transformed treatment for Type 2 diabetes and obesity, but new…
Periodontal bacteria trigger bone density reduction via the gut
Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums, affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is increasingly…
Knowing when it is necessary to take supplements
Discussion about supplements is a popular topic. A stroll across a pharmacy, clinic or healthcare establishment will find…
Inside 72 year old Oprah Winfrey’s strength training session as she nails planks with ease: ‘If you want to age well…’
To prevent bone and muscle loss as you age, it is important to strength train daily. Moreover, if…