Loss of muscle is an expected result of the aging process, but it is not inevitable. While nearly all adults start losing muscle mass as early as their thirties, the usual decline in strength and muscular size is largely preventable. Maintaining muscle mass as we age should be an important part of a healthy lifestyle […]

Imagine not being able to hug your children in an attempt to avoid the unexpected crack and searing pain caused from a bone fracture of glass brittle bones caused by Osteoporosis.  This situation is an all too common reality as Osteoporosis is a serious condition that affects many aging adults today. However, there is still […]

This morning, you woke up with so much pain and stiffness in your leg area and getting up becomes such an arduous task. It’s been like this for many weeks now but today the pain gets much more intense. After a quick visit at your doctor’s office, your suspicion is finally confirmed – you have […]

Bone density refers to the density of the bones that make up your skeletal system. When patients have their bone density tested, it is measured by a number that expresses the amount of mineral matter per centimeter cubed of bone matter. Essentially, a bone density tests tells a patient about the health of their bone […]

Bone shrinkage poses a serious risk to long-term health and well-being. Contrary to popular belief, human bones are more than mere hard structural supports for internal organs and soft tissue. In addition to being indispensable anatomical infrastructural components, bones function as vast repositories for vitamins and various essential nutrients.   Basic Bone Composition Calcium is […]