Bone Health: Why Do Degenerative Bone Diseases Affect Young Female More? Expert Explains
Every year, the National Bone and Joint Day is observed on August 4 in India to raise awareness about bone and joint health among the population and prevent various musculoskeletal disorders and conditions.
Aug 04, 2023, 19:27 PM IST
Lower Back Pain: What Every Woman Should Know About Bone Health, Related Tests And Their Importance
Bones are a crucial element for the human body’s musculoskeletal system. Women typically experience a decline in bone density after menopause. Here are some facts about bone health and why women should actively pay attention to their skeleton system.
Mar 26, 2023, 10:07 AM IST
Air Pollution ke Side-effect: Bad Air Causes Bone Deterioration in Postmenopausal Women, Says Study
Postmenopausal women are at higher risk of osteoporosis, with one in two women over 50 experiencing a bone fracture because of it.
Feb 22, 2023, 16:59 PM IST
World Osteoporosis Day 2022: Date, history, theme and all you need to know
The day was introduced on October 20, 1996, by the United Kingdom's National Osteoporosis Society to raise awareness about the bone health.
Oct 20, 2022, 17:01 PM IST
Impact of menopause on bone health
Women are 40 per cent more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis and 10 per cent more likely to develop hip osteoarthritis than men. Moreover, 46 million women in India are affected by osteoporosis.
Jun 02, 2021, 15:29 PM IST
Here's how osteoporosis treatment got affected by COVID-19 pandemic
The survey report is based on online questionnaires completed from April to June 2020 by 209 healthcare providers in 53 countries: 28% from Europe, 24% from North America, and 19%, 17%, and 12% from the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, respectively.
Feb 10, 2021, 12:21 PM IST
Mystery behind rare bone disorder cracked
A new research has found that a certain gene mutation causes ‘dripping candle wax’ bone disease.
Apr 13, 2018, 10:46 AM IST
Calcium, vitamin D supplements not harmful for older people
They were participants in 33 randomised clinical trials comparing supplement use -- calcium, vitamin D or both -- with placebo or no treatment and new fractures.
World Osteoporosis Day: Lifestyle tips to keep your bones healthy
World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is marked on October 20 each year.
Oct 20, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
Youngsters beware! Smoking may cause low bone density
Low bone density is a condition which may lead to an increased risk of developing osteoporosis.
May 31, 2017, 21:08 PM IST
This is why elderly should increase their yogurt intake!
Osteoporosis is a chronic condition associated with a reduction in bone strength and an increased risk of bone fracture.
May 11, 2017, 20:08 PM IST
Do you know who possesses the highest risk of osteoporosis? Researchers have an answer
Researchers from the University of Surrey in the UK examined the breakdown of bone tissue by osteoclast cells (bone resportion) in over 370 pre and post-menopausal and white Caucasian women in the UK.
Mar 23, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
Know these amazing health benefits of rope skipping!
Skipping is one of the simplest and easiest form of exercise which can be done anytime and anywhere at your convenient time.
Nov 21, 2016, 23:53 PM IST
Hitting menopause before 40 may elevate fracture risk
A new study has found that menopause before 40 years of age in ladies can up the risk of fractures.
Nov 06, 2016, 19:37 PM IST
Strengthen your bones with these yoga poses!
Do you know that simple yoga stretches can keep your bones healthy?
Oct 20, 2016, 21:44 PM IST
World Osteoporosis Day: Things that can weaken your bones!
As women reach menopause their vulnerabilities to osteoporosis go up due to the sudden decrease in levels of oestrogen - a female hormone that protects bones - during this time.
Oct 20, 2016, 13:09 PM IST
Osteoporosis: Reasons why men can also get the disease!
Osteoporosis, which causes bones to become weak and brittle, affects more women because they tend to have thinner bones than men.
Oct 20, 2016, 11:49 AM IST
Heavy pot smoking linked to bone disease and fractures
The study also found that heavy cannabis users have a lower body weight and a reduced body mass index (BMI), which could contribute to thinning of their bones.
Oct 13, 2016, 14:43 PM IST
Keep your bones healthy with these simple tips!
Arthritis is a painful medical condition in the form of inflammation of joints which leads to severe pain, swelling and stiffness.
Oct 12, 2016, 19:51 PM IST
