Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some ...
Smoking and air pollution harm bone health. Nicotine reduces bone cell production and calcium absorption. Pollutants cause ...
Persistent back pain is another indicator – this too is the result of tiny fractures or compression of the spine. Calcium and vitamin D are essential for bone health. Calcium helps maintain ...
Ting Zhang, University of Pittsburgh and Jianying Zhang, University of Pittsburgh (THE CONVERSATION) Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is ...
Persistent back pain is another indicator – this too is the result of tiny fractures or compression of the spine. A healthy diet and exercise are two ways to build up bone density. Calcium and ...
(THE CONVERSATION) Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs ... and dietary factors can lower your risk. Calcium and vitamin D are essential for bone health.