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At surface level, few people might link bone health and brain health. But a new study conducted by researchers from the Epidemiology Team of IQVIA, a healthcare data science company based in Frankfurt, Germany- set out to explore the relationship, with surprising results. The data was published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, March 2023.… Continue reading Osteoporosis Linked to Dementia Risk
As we age, tiny cracks can appear in the vertebral bodies (the large bones that make up the spine). The vertebrae most commonly broken are those in the lower lumbar area but they may break in any portion of the spine. When these hairline fractures add up, they can lead to a collapse of the bone. When… Continue reading Compression Fractures
You may worry that being active means you're more likely to fall and break a bone. But, the opposite is true. A regular, properly designed exercise may actually help prevent falls and fractures. That is because exercise strengthens bones and muscles and improves balance, coordination, and flexibility. That's key for people with osteoporosis. According to the US Centers… Continue reading Preventing Osteoporosis
Osteopenia and osteoporosis are conditions that occur when the body doesn't make new bone as quickly as it reabsorbs old bone. There are two types of bones. There are the long bones, such as the arms and legs, which contain cortical or dense bone. The other type is trabecular bone, which is more porous or spongy,… Continue reading Osteoporosis