So you enjoy a glass of wine or two with dinner, the occasional cold beer with friends, or a fancy cocktail at social gatheringsā¦Ā But have you ever wondered how alcohol might affect your bone health?Ā After all, research shows that once you hit age 40, you lose about 1% of your bone density a [ā¦]
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Yes, low bone density can potentially lead to a fracture. But thereās another factor that can increase fracture risk by more than 10 times! Itās something called āpostural sway.ā Below, Iāll explain what that is, how a new study shows itās something to be concerned about, and ā the good news! ā what you can [ā¦]
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Youāve probably heard how a hip fracture can change your life in the blink of an eye. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 people pass away within a year of fracturing a hip The International Osteoporosis Foundation reports more bleak numbers: 40% of hip fracture patients can no longer walk without help; a full 60% [ā¦]
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Youāve probably heard how a hip fracture can change your life in the blink of an eye. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 people pass away within a year of fracturing a hip. The International Osteoporosis Foundation reports more bleak numbers: 40% of hip fracture patients can no longer walk without help; a full 60% [ā¦]
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