Shrinking with age has two major causes. The first is directly related to a combination of gravity and the discs in the back. The second is osteoporosis or thinning of the bones. In both cases, poor posture can lead to an even shorter appearance by being slouched over. GRAVITY AND DISCS There are 23 discs in the spinal column. They are composed of a tough outer portion and a soft […]

No one likes taking pills. But a recent study in the journal Menopause suggests that a little extra calcium and vitamin D3 in your day will make it less likely you will break your hip. The study was part of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) and evaluated women ages 50 to 79.For purposes of this report, 27,347 women randomly were given […]

Given that over 60% of women over age 60 take a calcium supplement and a huge percentage of younger men and women also take it, it’s easy to understand why a new study that linked calcium and heart health got people’s attention. Researchers in Heidelberg, Germany followed 23,980 men and women between the ages of 35 and 64 for 11 […]

Ever have a dry mouth? It could be a sign of osteoporosis. The journal Menopause published a study showing that women in menopause who have a dry mouth are at increased risk of low calcium and osteoporosis (brittle bones}. First the doctors eliminated medical reasons for a dry mouth such as: Medication (an antihistamine, diuretic or medicine for urinary incontinence) […]

Wishing you health, happiness and harmony this Holiday Season. I look forward to bringing you Stay Well health info in the New Year. It’s D-cember. Do you know your vitamin D level? Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin. Since 10 million Americans over age 50, and over 40% of the entire population are low in this essential vitamin, I’m not […]