A bone mineral density test is the best way to measure your bone health. It can tell you if you have osteoporosis and predict your risk for a bone fracture. If you are being treated for osteoporosis, a bone density test can tell your doctor how your bones are responding … Read More
The formula to determine the probability of a hip fracture is as simple as it is accurate: Age + weakened bones + a fall = hip fracture. And 75 percent of falls are experienced by women. Ninety-five percent of hip fractures are caused by falls (usually sideways, says the Centers … Read More
Belly fat causes more than embarrassment at the beach. The latest research has linked belly fat, also called visceral fat, to several serious health problems. In fact, belly fat is so harmful that doctors are now encouraging their patients to focus on dropping extra weight around the waistline instead of … Read More
Most men understand that erectile dysfunction is associated with low testosterone; but what they often miss are the other common low testosterone symptoms. Without adequate levels of this sex hormone, males are likely to experience fatigue, muscle loss, fat gain, depression, low libido, and even osteoporosis. A man in his … Read More
Osteoporosis in men is much more common—and more deadly—than most people recognize. Twenty to thirty percent of the more than 340,000 Americans who suffer a broken hip each year are men. Male hip fracture patients are generally 2 to 4 years younger than female patients, less healthy, and more likely … Read More
Belly fat causes more than embarrassment at the beach. The latest research has linked belly fat, also called visceral fat, to several serious health problems. In fact, belly fat is so harmful that doctors are now encouraging their patients to focus on dropping extra weight around the waistline instead of … Read More
Are you a man who’s been getting shorter but wider as you age? That could be a serious risk factor for bone loss. A study has found that belly fat and total abdominal fat in men are proven osteoporosis risk factors, which should cause the alarm bell to sound for … Read More
