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Hip Fracture Rates End Years-Long Decline

Hidden Fissures: Hip Fracture Rates End Years-Long Decline ERIC SEABORG, MAY 2017 | Endocrine News – BONE AND MINERAL Hip fracture rates had been declining

June 2, 2017

Nutrients For Bone Health

Many nutrients play a role in bone health. Some nutrients have scientifically proven benefits, others may have benefits, but there is no research to back

May 16, 2017

Why Do Our Bones Need Calcium?

From the day you’re born, your bones are being built with calcium to make them stronger. Calcium makes bones as strong as steel! When your

January 19, 2017

The Deal with Vitamin D

You’ve probably heard your entire life that milk is good for your bones. It’s true, but not just because of the calcium. Your bones can’t

January 19, 2017

Best for Bones Activities

Ready to get started? Choose an activity below to learn more about the sport. Once you’re in the know, grab your BFF and get moving!

January 13, 2017

How Much Physical Activity Do You Need?

Along with calcium and vitamin D, physical activity is key to building strong bones. Luckily, it’s also a lot of fun! You need 60 minutes

January 13, 2017

Calcium and Heart Disease

A 2016 study of heart disease in 2,700 adults aged 45–85 looked at plaque build-up in the arteries with a CT scan and compared that

December 13, 2016

Milk Consumption In Adults

A study of two large populations of Swedish men and women suggests that a sizable intake of milk was associated with higher risk of death

December 7, 2016

Kids and Caffeine

Kids are in the most critical stage of bone health in their life. Yet they are bombarded with all forms of potentially bone depleting beverages

December 7, 2016

Calcium Supplements and Heart Attacks

We all know that calcium is good for the bones and that it can reduce the risk of fracture — but can too much calcium

December 7, 2016

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