Osteoporosis

Amenorrhea: Dieting to the extreme

Michelle Konstantinovsky — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:18:00 -0800

With beach season looming, the multitude of get-thin-quick gimmicks seems to be growing by the second. Magazine headlines, best-selling books, infomercials and over-the-counter pills promise bikini-ready bodies in a matter of days. But quick weight loss can come at a cost. Read on to discover a major red flag that your dieting has gone too far.

Raise a glass: Alcohol may improve bone health

Patricia Conte — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 07:24:00 -0700

A recent study reveals that moderate alcohol, as part of a healthy lifestyle, may help slow bone loss. This is good news for older women, but not for younger women who are still building bones. Read more to find out the positive effects alcohol may have on your bone health.

Osteoporosis: If you break a bone, get tested

Karen Hawthorne — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:38:00 -0700

The National Bone Health Alliance says that every year, there are 2 million bone breaks in the US caused by osteoporosis, a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which makes bones fragile. But most patients with a bone break are not tested for the disease and at risk for more debilitating fractures. The campaign, 2Million2Many.org, is calling for a simple solution.

Calcium supplements may give you a heart attack

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:15:00 -0700

If you've been taking calcium supplements for your bone health, you could be putting your heart health at risk. A new study published in the medical journal Heart suggests that people taking calcium supplements had a significantly greater chance of having a heart attack. Should you quit supplementing?

Vitamin D fact sheet: Celebrating the sunshine vitamin

Jessica Padykula — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:41:00 -0700

Spring has finally sprung, the sun is shining and you’ll likely be spending much more time outdoors in the coming months -- but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be getting enough vitamin D, sometimes referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” because it can be obtained through sun exposure. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that one-third of Americans are not getting enough vitamin D. To get the inside scoop on what this means and how to ensure we’re getting enough, SheKnows turned to Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD, author ofThe SuperFoodsRx Diet. Here are the vitamin D facts.

7 Best ways to bust stress

Dr. Claudia Welch — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:06:00 -0700

Fast, ambitious lives can cause anxiety that becomes as much a part of our daily rhythms as our work and lattes. Whenever we are stressed, our bodies respond by releasing stress hormones, including cortisol, that can stay in circulation for days. This can lead to many serious health problems, like increased risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, menstrual problems, infertility, stroke and cancer. Here are seven fun things you can do to decrease your stress and better your health.

Get sexy sculpted curves with weight lifting

Bob Timkey — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:31:00 -0800

"I’d like to trim up and improve the shape of my body this year. I’ve heard weight lifting can help, but I’m afraid that I’ll get too bulky and look masculine.” If this is you, no need to worry. Not only does weight lifting improve your muscle tone, it can give you a curvaceous look by slimming your waist and sculpting your body from your shoulders to your ankles. Here’s why you should be lifting weights.

Osteoporosis: Expert answers to FAQs

Linda Melone, CSCS — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:40:00 -0700

If you've recently joined the ranks of the 10 million people in the US diagnosed with osteoporosis , you may wonder how and why this happened, especially if you exercise and eat well. We asked osteoporosis expert Dr. Kathryn Diemer, from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, to answer our most perplexing osteoporosis and bone-building questions.

5 Common women’s health problems

Sarah Kelsey — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:10:00 -0700

Every woman is unique , but there are a few things every lady shares with her female best friends or relatives—the risk of developing these five common health problems.

Alternative choices for calcium supplementation

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 19 May 2008 05:41:00 -0700

You know that an adequate intake of daily calcium is important to build and maintain peak bone mass, prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures, and even ward off PMS, but those large calcium supplements are hard to swallow and sometimes upset your stomach. Because most diets do not contain sufficient amounts of calcium, supplementation is advised to help you reach your recommended daily intake. The good news is that there are alternatives to the usual large pill calcium supplements.