Estephanie Jill 
Obesity is a very common disease worldwide, with its prevalence gradually growing. As more people are leading increasingly sedentary lives and eating less healthy food, this ailment will have huge ramifications in the future. Roughly about 42% of people in the US are obese[1]. Obesity can result in a lot of diseases, like type 2 … Read more
Bones are made up of living tissues that are constantly broken and replaced. Bones play an important role in more ways than one — they provide structure, protect your organs, anchor muscles, and store calcium. While peak bone mass is achieved during your 20’s and 30’s, you can take steps later in adulthood to protect … Read more
Osteoporosis is characterized by reduced bone mass and strength, resulting in increased susceptibility to bone fracture. Osteoporosis can cause intense bone pain that can affect a person’s quality of life. Fractures can increase your risk for disability or death. This bone disease is associated with several risk factors. It is a chronic disease that poses … Read more
Osteoporosis causes a decrease in bone density. In a person with osteoporosis, the body absorbs more bone tissue and does not produce enough bone tissue to replace it. This decreases their bone density and bone mass, leading to weak bones and a higher risk factor for fracture. Osteoporosis develops slowly and silently, meaning that you … Read more
A strength-based exercise routine is beneficial for preventing loss of bone mass and bone tissue for people with conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis. Our bodies grow naturally till the age of 25 years, though this process can be made more efficient with the help of a good exercise regime and balanced nutritional intake. But, in … Read more
In a person with osteoporosis, the bone structure is compromised- the integrity of the bones is weakened and bone formation is affected. Osteoporosis is one of the most common bone diseases seen in human beings. It is characterized by a decrease in bone density that leads to fragile and weaker bones. This weakening results in … Read more
Bone is a mineralized connective tissue and its major components are a protein called collagen and calcium phosphate. While collagen is responsible for the softness of the tissue, calcium phosphate lends much-required bone strength. Together both these elements make the bone flexible as well as hard. Our body needs another vitamin – vitamin D which … Read more
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones to the point where they break easily—bone mineral density is at alarmingly low levels and most often, bones in the hip, spine, and wrist are fractured as a result of minor trauma in the case of severe osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is called a “silent disease” because you may not … Read more
What Counts As Elderly Abandonment? When the person/group of people responsible for the care of an elderly person deserts or otherwise fails to provide the necessary care to the older adult, it is a case of elderly abandonment. The caregivers have in short, failed to provide the elderly individual, the necessary goods and services required … Read more
This article talks about things you should look for in a device for the elderly to listen to audiobooks and offers suggestions for your purchase. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot or you can scroll down for detailed reviews. It is common knowledge that physical exercise is good … Read more