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Bone Health Basics

Bone Health Basics. Bones give our bodies support, allowing us to use our muscles to walk, ride a bike, and hold a child. They protect our organs and store and release our supply of calcium. …

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Exercise and Bone Health

Exercise works on bones much like it works on muscles — it makes them stronger. Exercise is important for building strong bones when we are younger, and it is essential for maintaining …

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Calcium, Nutrition, and Bone Health

Staying Healthy. Calcium, Nutrition, and Bone Health. The health and strength of our bones rely on a balanced diet and a steady stream of nutrients — most importantly, calcium and Vitamin …

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Healthy Bones at Every Age

The FNB recommends 600 IU of Vitamin D for everyone from age 1 through 70. Recent research, however, supports that the body needs at least 1000 IU per day for good bone health, starting …

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Seniors and Exercise

It promotes bone strength. Repeated mild stress on our bones helps them maintain their calcium content and structure. Exercise also helps to maintain muscle mass and tone. After age 30, we …

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Smoking and Musculoskeletal Health

Here's what scientists have found about the relationship between smoking and musculoskeletal health. Smoking increases your risk of developing osteoporosis — a weakness of bone that …

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Effects of Aging

The Effects of Aging. Aging Muscles: As muscles age, they begin to shrink and lose mass. This is a natural process, but a sedentary lifestyle can accelerate it. The number and size of muscle …

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Patients Are Important Members of the Healthcare Team

Treatment. Patients Are Important Members of the Healthcare Team. Ensuring patient safety is a national priority, and everyone involved in the healthcare system has a role, including the …

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Shoulder Pain and Common Shoulder Problems

It may lead to increasing problems with instability or impingement of the soft tissue or bony structures in your shoulder, resulting in pain. You may feel pain only when you move your …

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Total Knee Replacement

Joint replacement surgery is a safe and effective procedure to relieve pain, correct leg deformity, and help you resume normal activities. Total knee replacement surgery was first performed in …

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The COVID-19 Vaccine and Your Bones and Joints

Like most vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccine is injected into the deltoid muscle on the side of the arm. Some patients worry that receiving an injection in this area could permanently injure their …

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Cervical Spondylosis (Arthritis of the Neck)

Cervical spondylosis, commonly called arthritis of the neck, is the medical term for these age-related, wear-and-tear changes that occur over time. Cervical spondylosis is extremely …

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Lifting Techniques for Home Caregivers

Place your arms around the person's back and clasp your hands together. Hold the person close to you, lean back, and shift your weight. Nurses, physical therapists, and others in hospitals …

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Scapular (Shoulder Blade) Problems and Disorders

The scapula (shoulder blade) is a bone, shaped somewhat like a triangle, that lies in the upper back. The bone is surrounded and supported by a complex system of muscles that work …

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The Risks of Steroid Use

Common physical side effects of steroid use include: Acne or pimples. Scars or stretch marks. Premature hair loss in males. Deepened voice in females. Excessive growth of body and facial …

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