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Osteoporosis Facts and a Doctor’s Tips on How to Prevent Bone Loss

June 2, 2023
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Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become weak and brittle due to loss in density and is a common ailment in older men and postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis can cause bone fractures which are sometimes the first indication of the condition. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), fractures caused by osteoporosis “affect one in…

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Green Leafy Vegetables Reduces Risk of Fractures Later in Life

November 29, 2022
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A large-scale study has found that people who eat a diet rich in vitamin K1, found in green leafy vegetables, have up to a 31 percent reduced risk of fractures and are 50 percent less likely to be hospitalised. The researchers at Edith Cowan University’s Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute examined 1,400 older Australian…

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Prevent Falls and Fractures

August 23, 2022
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A simple thing can change your life—like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor. If you fall, you could break a bone, like thousands of older men and women do each year. For older people, a break can be the start of more serious problems, such as a trip to the hospital,…

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California Woman Says Dog Defended Her From Mountain Lion

May 18, 2022
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BIG BAR, Calif.—A woman who was attacked by a mountain lion in Northern California says her dog jumped to her defense and was badly wounded in protecting her. “I will ever be able to live up to how amazing and loyal she is to me,” Erin Wilson told the Sacramento Bee on Tuesday. Wilson, 24,…

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