Osteoporosis is a medical condition of the bone that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. Osteoporosis bones have lost bone density and mass and, thus, have weakened. The bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue and may result in fractures. If you’re 50 or older and have broken a bone, ask your doctor or health care provider about a bone density test. Osteoporosis is known as the silent killer because many people do not know they have a … [Read more...] about Keeping Bones Healthy
Dr. Amy Tarquinio
Keeping Bones Healthy
Osteoporosis is a medical condition of the bone that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. Osteoporosis bones have lost bone density and mass and, thus, have weakened. The bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue and may result in fractures. If you’re 50 or older and have broken a bone, ask your doctor or health care provider about a bone density test. Osteoporosis is known as the silent killer because many people do not know they have a … [Read more...] about Keeping Bones Healthy
Brain Health, Start Now
With dementia diagnosis rates rising in the Western world, it is important to look at our lifestyle and diet as a factor. The warning signs that your brain is struggling may begin up to three decades before any diagnosis of dementia. As a general guideline, what is good for the body is also good for the brain. If you learn how to really care for your brain and feed it the optimal diet and lifestyle, you can begin to quickly experience some positive improvements. Diet: Using food as … [Read more...] about Brain Health, Start Now
How to Identify if Your Brain is Not Working Well
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. It is estimated that 5.7 million Americans of all ages are living with Alzheimer's dementia. By 2050, the number will rise to nearly 14 million. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and it kills more people then breast and prostate cancer … [Read more...] about How to Identify if Your Brain is Not Working Well