Collagen: What You Should Know

Collagen: What You Should Know

Biology 101: Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and is the main building block of the connective tissues found cartilage, tendons, skin, hair, blood vessels, intestinal lining, and even the cornea of the eye. Notably, it is also the most fundamental...
Do Strong Bones Require Weightlifting?

Do Strong Bones Require Weightlifting?

I recently had the opportunity to hear Dr. Belinda Beck* speak about the Onero exercise program that she developed for the prevention of osteoporotic fracture.  Onero translates to “overload” in Latin, and that is precisely what the program aims to do: progressively...
Should You Take a Calcium Supplement for Osteoporosis?

Should You Take a Calcium Supplement for Osteoporosis?

 We all know that getting an adequate amount of calcium every day is critical for our skeletal health.  You may also know that calcium plays an important role in nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and in our cardiovascular system.  The question is whether calcium...