Bone health

Bone density is a measurement of the amount of calcium and other minerals found in your bones. Both osteopenia (low bone mass) and osteoporosis (brittle bones) are conditions characterized by low bone density.

Simple Exercises That Osteoporosis Patients Can Do Safely

People with Osteoporosis should avoid high impact exercises, excessive bending forward and twisting the spine. Celebrity fitness instructor Yasmin Karachiwala has shared safe workout for Osteoporosis patients. Have a look.
Things that can impact your child’s bone development

Consumption of ultra-processed foods can reduce bone quality in children, according to a study from the Hebrew University. Below are a few other things that can impact your child's bone development.
Vegan diet may lead to poorer bone health: Boost your calcium and protein intake with these foods

A vegan diet is often considered health-conscious. But a new study say people consuming vegan diet may have poorer bone health compared to those who follow a mixed-food diet. Here's what vegans can do to boost their bone health.
Rheumatoid arthritis can be debilitating: Say goodbye to joint pain with curcumin in your diet

Curcumin, a chemical found in turmeric, is an excellent anti-Inflammatory, anti-allergic and analgesic that can help people with rheumatoid arthritis.
New form of a drug may help treat osteoporosis, calcium-related disorders

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects millions of people across the world. Researchers have developed a new form of a drug called calcitonin that can help treat calcium-related disorders.
Foods that can make muscle and joint pain worse in winter

Certain foods contain specific vitamins and minerals that can help minimize muscle and joint pain naturally. However, there are also foods out there that can increase pain and stiffness, by triggering inflammation in the body.
Osteoporosis Diet: 5 vital nutrients you need for strong bones

Read on to know about 5 vital nutrients that you must include in your daily diet to avoid osteoporosis.
World Osteoporosis Day 2020: Signs you’re losing your bones

World Osteoporosis Day aims to raise awareness about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this bone disease. Here are some signs that indicate you have weak bones.
World Osteoporosis Day 2020: 6 ways to prevent bone loss

Osteoporosis develops when your body loses too much bone or doesn't make enough of it. This World Osteoporosis Day, promise yourself to do these 6 things to prevent bone loss.
Vitamin K can keep your bones strong and heart healthy: 5 foods that will give you this nutrient

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble nutrient that keeps your bones healthy, promotes the healing of wounds and is good for your heart. Here are a few foods that are rich in tis nutrient.
Want strong bones? Load up on almond butter, prunes, grapefruit and more

Regular exercise and a healthy diet will definitely make your bones strong. Here, we look at a few foods that will give you strong bones.
Yes, it’s possible to have strong bones even if you’re intolerant to milk and dairy products

While the calcium in milk and dairy products gives us strong bones, the lactose (a carbohydrate) they come with can spell trouble for some. But non-dairy foods can also boost our bone health.
5 best foods to help relieve your joint pain

If you have joint pain, dieticians recommend avoiding sugars, refined grains, and red meat. But certain foods and spices can help reduce inflammation.
Drug-duo can potentially speed up bone healing process, find scientists

A group of scientists has revealed that two existing medications can boost the body's own repair machinery by triggering the release of stem cells from the bone marrow.
5 best exercises for building and maintaining strong bones

Weight-bearing and resistance exercises are considered to be the best for your bones. Below are five exercises for building and maintaining strong bones
Want healthy bones? Eat well and lead an active life

Sometimes, weak bones may be due to some underlying health conditions or thee may be a genetic factor behind it. But you can make your bones strong naturally too.
Eat these foods to keep your bones strong

Lack of these nutrients in your diet can lead to poor bone health, which can cause conditions such as rickets and osteoporosis. Here are some foods that can help boost your bone health.
Spending a little time in the sun every day will give you strong bones

According to recent research, if you expose just your arms and legs in the sun for 15 minutes a day, you will get a good dose of vitamin D, essential for your bones to firm up.
Less sleep negatively impacts women's bone health

Getting too little sleep is linked with a higher risk of having low bone mineral density (BMD) and developing osteoporosis, researchers have warned.
Are you getting enough magnesium? Here’s why you should

While your vitamins and nutrients intake is taken care of with your daily diet, don't forget about the fourth most abundant mineral in our body magnesium (mg). Magnesium is more than a mineral on the periodic table. Read on to know its health benefits.