Trivial Pursuit for Bone Heads
How many bones are in the human body? a. 126b. 79c. 381d. 206 What is the name of the smallest bone in the body? a. The cuboidb. The patellac. The stirrupd. The scaphoid What is the main cause of osteoporosis prior to age 50? a. Lack of exercise throughout...
True or False? A Daily Serving of Prunes Helps Slow Bone Loss
The study of dried plums, (or prunes as they’re more commonly known), in relation to our skeletal health, is not new. I happen to enjoy eating prunes and was pleased to learn years ago that they have a protective effect on bone loss. Being the healthy skeptic that I...
Vitamin D: Do We Really Need More?
Vitamin D, (which is actually a hormone, not a vitamin), is critical for our musculoskeletal health. It helps the body absorb calcium from the small intestine, and therefore is essential for bone formation. However, since 2000, there has been an increase in research...
Is It Possible to Get All the Calcium You Need from Diet Alone?
The answer is yes! Below is a beginning guide for you to plan your meals in order to properly feed your bones. Keep in mind that after the age of 50, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is 1200 mg/ day for women. For men, between the ages of 51 and 70, the RDA is...