WEIGHTED VESTS – ARE THEY GOOD FOR BONE HEALTH?
There is little to no evidence confirming that wearing a weighted vest during your everyday activities or during walking will increase your bone mineral density.
High Impact Exercise: friend or foe for osteoporosis prevention?
Osteoporosis, a chronic condition characterised by decreased bone density and increased fragility, affects millions worldwide, particularly older adults and postmenopausal women. As the population ages, the need for effective strategies to prevent and manage...
Menopause, Bone Density, and the role of HRT
One of the most critical concerns associated with menopause is the decline in bone density, which significantly increases the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. This phenomenon is primarily driven by hormonal shifts, particularly the decline in estrogen levels. Bone...
Under the Influence: your bones and alcohol
Nothing like kicking back after a hard day with a reviving beverage, often alcoholic in nature, but nevertheless relaxing, giving one time to process and analyse life in general. But while an occasional drink is not necessarily detrimental to one’s health – if it...
The Fruit Facts: acidity and your bones
We will never argue with the fact that fruit is glorious; fresh, juicy, sweet and energising. However, we also know that fruit is acidic in nature – and we’ve been led to believe that too much of it can be problem for our bones, which technically like to stay in...
