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Topic: osteoporosis
Stroke survivors often face reduced mobility — a trait that decreases bone mineral density and increases risk for bone breaks. ![]() Many stroke survivors have an increased risk of osteoporosis, falls or breaks when compared to healthy people. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
NASA Space Technology put to work in applications on EarthWritten by Elizabeth Landau
These technologies and more, including seven connected with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, are featured in the 2016 edition of NASA’s annual Spinoff publication, highlighting the many places NASA shows up in daily life and the aeronautics and space programs where the innovations got their start. ![]() Technology developed for Mars rovers at NASA¹s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has led to a variety of spinoff applications on Earth. (NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Technology | No Comments
NASA to begin study of microgravity’s effects on Bone Cells aboard International Space StationWritten by Laura Niles Understanding these effects will be critical as astronauts plan for future missions that require longer exposure to microgravity, such as to deep space or Mars. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Technology | No Comments
Consumer Reports Releases Annual Health Insurance Plan Rankings; Including 114 “Best Value” PlansAnalysis Found Expensive Care Doesn’t Mean Better Care
This marks the first time the organization took additional steps to identify plans that both provide high-quality care and avoid costly care. The rankings data and the “Best Value” designation come from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a respected non-profit health care quality measurement group. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
FDA defines “Gluten-Free” for Food LabelingWashington, D.C. – Celiac disease is a serious health issue that can lead to critical complications if not treated. While there is no cure for celiac disease (CD), there is one way to manage it – following a gluten-free diet. The only choice for the up to three million Americans living with CD is to adhere strictly to a gluten-free diet, avoiding proteins that occur naturally in wheat, rye, barley and cross-bred hybrids of these grains. ![]() Gluten-Free Labeling Consumers Can Count On «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Gardening Health and Safety Tips
Below are some tips to help keep you safe and healthy so that you can enjoy the beauty and bounty gardening can bring. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Easy Ways to Build Strong Bones
Our bones are dynamic, living tissue that consists of about 25% water, 25% protein and approximately 50% mineral salts including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and potassium. Since bone remains are regularly found that are thousands of years old, why are we witnessing a rise in bone deterioration? Osteoporosis is apparently a new disease. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Efforts underway to improve breastfeeding rates among black womenAugust played host to World Breastfeeding Week during its first seven days. More hospitals are reaching out to new mothers to boost breastfeeding and their babies health.
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