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Improving Senior Bone Health

October 30, 2015 By Benjamin Roussey

October 30, 2015 By: Benjamin Roussey (Edit)

Osteoporosis is the loss of bone density and occurs mostly among aging adults. This can result in painful fractures and deformities. Fracture of the hip, wrist, and spine are the most common effects of osteoporosis. Bones are constantly being reformed with some bone mass being removed and new bone mass being added. Until the age […]

Filed Under: Disease, Healthy Living, osteoporosis, Top Stories Tagged With: bone density, bone health, bone loss, calcium, fractures, osteoporosis, physical activity, vitamin D

Most Important Vitamins for Seniors

April 29, 2015 By Jason Tweed

April 29, 2015 By: Jason Tweed (Edit)

In an article published by U.S. News & World Report, A recent study of older women suggests multivitamins may not be as helpful as people think. In the study, researchers found an increased risk of death in older women taking several commonly used vitamin and mineral supplements. Although these findings may seem troubling, you should not […]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Top Stories, Vitamins and Minerals Tagged With: calcium, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamins

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