Tag: bone density
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4 Causes of Osteoporosis (and How to Avoid It)
Osteoporosis is a disorder that occurs when bone tissue deteriorates on a micro-architectural level, causing lowered bone mass and a higher risk of fractures. This systemic disorder most commonly affects aging people in the spinal vertebrae, hip, and forearm bones. Severe cases can cause fractures from seemingly minor or non-existent causes. Over 200 million people…
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Science Explains What Happens to Your Body from Physical Inactivity
What happens to your body during periods of physical inactivity? We will take a closer look at the decline that happens to the human body when you do not get enough exercise. What Happens To Your Body If You Don’t Move It? Remember studying Sir Isaac Newton’s Laws of Motion in high school physics class?…
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Study Finds Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoporosis are two of the most painful diseases that older adults often suffer from. While these conditions are quite different, they can sometimes get lumped into the same category. This is especially true for people who suffer from them; to these people, their joints ache, and that’s all that matters. While…
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Doctors Explain What Happens to Your Body if You Develop Osteopenia
For those who are unfamiliar with osteopenia, it is a condition that causes a decline in bone mineral density. And if left untreated, low bone mineral density can eventually lead to osteoporosis, which is a condition that makes bones more susceptible to fractures. December of 2019 statistics show that over 34 million Americans struggle with…