An University Cincinnati research team recently reported data suggesting that excessive weight-bearing activities-such as squatting, kneeling or lifting-can affect the mechanical properties of developing bone. They say this could leave junior farmers more susceptible to degenerative skeletal disorders later in life.
The UC study showed that young boys who participated in regular farming activities had significantly […]

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Large doses of a red wine ingredient can ward off many of the vagaries of aging in mice who begin taking it at midlife, according to a new report published online on July 3rd in Cell Metabolism, a Cell Press publication. Those health improvements of the chemical known as resveratrol—including cardiovascular benefits, greater motor coordination, […]

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A new study says that overweight or obese men are more likely to need a hip replacement for osteoarthritis than their leaner counterparts. People who are overweight were previously known to be more likely to get osteoarthritis of the knee.
The researchers found that men who were obese (BMI>30) were 70 per cent more likely to […]

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The American College of Physicians (ACP) has developed a new clinical guideline on screening for osteoporosis in men. This guideline notes that osteoporosis rates among men are expected to increase 50 percent over the next 15 years.
Previous researches revealed that osteoporosis is not just a woman’s disease. Because enough older men are being screened, it […]

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According to a recent new study of 4,601 men followed for 28 years, weight cycling in adulthood may lead to fragile bones later in life. Experts at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in Oslo and found that the more frequently men slimmed down and regained weight between the ages of 25 and 50, the […]

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Loop diuretics more than double risk for fractures, study finds. E-mail this article
A U.S. study suggests loop diuretics, drugs commonly prescribed to treat heart failure and hypertension, increase the risk of hip bone loss in older men.
The researchers noted that loop diuretics are one of the most commonly prescribed medications among older adults. These drugs […]

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A recent study at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston suggests that injections of testosterone appear to improve bone density and reduce bone loss in older men who have low testosterone levels and may help to prevent osteoporosis.
The testosterone therapy has been used to improve muscle mass and bone strength in some men. […]

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Getting plenty of calcium and vitamin D in your diet are great ways to ward off the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis.
According to a report of The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, weight-bearing exercises are another way to help maintain bone health. This report recommends the following weight-bearing exercise:
- Brisk walking, jogging or hiking.
- Strenuous yard work […]

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A new study at the University of Southern California Los Angeles finds that tennis, jogging and even golf are tougher on replaced joints.
According to researchers, biking and treadmill walking appear to be two of the gentlest exercises for those who have had a knee replaced with an artificial joint, while higher impact sports such as […]

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Bone tests aren’t just for women anymore. New guidelines are calling for older men to get a routine check for bone-thinning osteoporosis.

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