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After menopause, women experience significant hormonal changes that can affect bone density, muscle mass, and…

After menopause, women experience significant hormonal changes that can affect bone density, muscle mass, and…

As women age, their bones become more vulnerable to osteoporosis, a condition in which bones…

Scientists have discovered a protein, CLEC14A, that could help unlock new ways to treat osteoporosis…

Blackcurrant Could Help Protect Bone Health in Older Women Blackcurrant supplements may help reduce bone…

Maintaining good oral hygiene is not just about preserving a bright smile— it’s vital for…

Pickleball, a once relatively unknown racket sport, has rapidly gained traction, and its appeal is…

Bunions, the bony bumps that form at the base of the big toe, are a…

In April of this year, the U.S. government awarded millions of dollars to scientists to…

Osteoporosis weakens bones, making them more prone to fractures, particularly in the spine, hips, and…

Hormone therapy (HT) works well to ease common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night…

A 2023 survey found that 74 percent of U.S. adults take some kind of dietary…

When knee pain gets in the way of things you have to do, such as…

Inflammation is a natural and essential part of the body’s immune response to injury. But…

There are countless studies showing that physical activity helps improve mental and physical health, and…

Walking is a favorite exercise here at Focus on Healthy Aging—it’s something you can do…

I recently read that a diagnostic lab is offering a new blood test for Alzheimer’s…

As women age, our nutritional needs change. Estrogen levels after menopause can result in the…

Studies suggest that approximately one in two women ages 50 and older will break a…

Beet, or beetroot, supplements are gaining quite a following for a number of health benefits,…

The Folklore. Soybeans originated in Southeast Asia and were first cultivated by the Chinese as…

The Best Exercise for Longevity National Institutes of Health guidelines recommend that adults get at…

With the many health concerns facing postmenopausal women, it’s easy to overlook bone health. After…

Stronger Bones Linked with Lower Dementia Risk Older adults who have weaker, more brittle bones…

Spinal stenosis can cause pain in the legs and/or the lower back when walking, and…

If you have a total knee replacement (TKR) this year, you’ll have plenty of company:…

In America, there is no shortage of diets to cling to. Paleo, plant-based, keto, DASH…

The medical term for a bone spur is an osteophyte, which means bone growth. Bone…

There are about 600 lymph nodes in your body, and most of them are located…

Droopy upper eyelids that occur with age affect both eyes. Your eyelids themselves don’t really…

Kidney disease may not be one of the most talkedabout health topics, but perhaps it…

While aerobic activities like walking, jogging, gardening, swimming, and playing tennis or pickleball are an…

Eating dark chocolate in modest amounts has been recommended in the past for two reasons:…

A stroke is caused by a partial or total interruption of the blood supply to…

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, even though there is not much public awareness, Peyronie’s disease…

Even if you don’t make New Year’s resolutions, at this time of year, you probably…

Your sciatic nerve is the main nerve supplying your leg. This large nerve leaves your…

• Sugary Drinks Linked with IBD Risk. Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages may increase risk for inflammatory…

Globally, the continued increase of the bone and joint supplement market is attributed to our…

Most people experience occasional heartburn from time to time, but when that burning sensation in…

When looking for a good joint replacement surgeon, you might not think to include expertise…

Slipped rib syndrome goes by many names. It may be called rib subluxation, rib tip…