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Eat Prunes and Anti-Inflammatory Food to Reduce Bone Loss and Fragility

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM

Research has found that prunes can help counter the bone loss linked to fragility in postmenopausal women.

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Understanding Bone Health and Osteoporosis

Apr 30, 2021 09:31AM ● By Peggy Normandin

Skeletal alignment is important for bone strength, as it improves force transmission through the bones. It also reduces the chance of falling and of spinal fractures. Bones are regenerated and strengthened through forces acting upon them during weight-bearing and impact activities, or while doing resistance exercises.

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Stretching Joints
Strong and Supple Joints: How to Keep Hips and Knees Happy

Sep 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

By taking simple, natural preventive and remedial measures proactively, we can strengthen knee and hip joints, handle related problems if they arise and remain physically strong and active.

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Turmeric Ginger Black Pepper Osteoarthritis
Try Turmeric, Ginger and Black Pepper for Osteoarthritis

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers find a turmeric extract, ginger and black pepper combination works just as well as the anti-inflammatory drug naproxen, Aleve, in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis.

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Natto Soybean Bone Health
Decrease Bone Fractures with Natto

May 29, 2020 09:30AM

Natto, a fermented soybean dish of Japan, supports bone health in postmenopausal women by providing protection from fractures.

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Breathe Cleaner Air to Help Bone Health

Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy

Air pollution has long been linked to lung cancer, stroke and respiratory disease, and now research has found that it can lead to osteoporosis, as well.

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Use Probiotics to Reduce Bone Loss and Newborn Infections

Jan 31, 2020 09:30AM

Studies show that probiotics can help with bone loss in postmenopausal women as well as gut infections in newborns.

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Beyond Calcium: Full-Spectrum Bone Health

Nov 27, 2019 09:30AM

Calcium strategies, the right balance of mineral-rich foods, supplements and exercises that increase bone density and muscle mass all help to keep bones strong and fall-resistant.

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Building Better Bones: Bouncing, Leaping and Lunging Our Way to Bone Health

Sep 29, 2017 07:18PM ● By Kathleen Barnes

Even in our later years, we can strengthen our bones with the right targeted movements.

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Vitamin D Helps Babies Grow Strong Bones and Muscle: Supplement for Healthy Little Ones

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

Canadian infants given more than 400 IUD per day of vitamin D had stronger bones and muscle and less body fat at age 3.

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