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When Medical Reversals Happen

When Medical Reversals Happen

A medical reversal is when new research leads to a complete change in a medical practice or treatment that was previously widespread.  Often this is a result of new, better designed studies which ultimately contradict current practice. Here are just a few examples:...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Exercise Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

Exercise Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

Let’s take a few moments to consider the basic movements that we do every day.  We carry objects, we squat down to retrieve something from a low surface, we pull open a door or pull clothes out of the washer, we push ourselves up from the floor, we reach for something...

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3 Hip Saving Exercises for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

3 Hip Saving Exercises for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

If you’ve been diagnosed with bone loss in your hips, there are specific, evidence-based exercises that are known to help.  We do a wide variety of hip strengthening exercises in our Strong Bones class, but for this blog I’ve highlighted three that are simple to do. ...

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Have you heard of Osteoboost?

Have you heard of Osteoboost?

Here are the facts: On January 18, 2024, the FDA provided clearance for a new medical product called Osteoboost™, a wearable vibrating belt intended to reduce bone loss and encourage bone growth in the hips and spine.  Inspired by technology hoping to prevent bone...

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