Tag: hip fracture symptoms

Hip Fracture Recovery Better If You Are Healthy

Seniors who have a hip fracture or another serious fall injury are significantly more likely to recover if they had little or no disabilities before the accident, according to a new study. Researchers from the Yale School of Medicine assessed more than 100 seniors who had fallen within the past...

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Milk and Yogurt Better for Bone Health Than Cream

Cream is not as effective as milk or yogurt in promoting bone health and combating osteoporosis.åÊåÊIn the Framingham Offspring Study, 3,212 participants completed a food frequency questionnaire and were followed for hip fracture for 12 years. 2,506 participants had scans to see if they had decreased bone mineral density. The...

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The Best Exercises and Nutrition for Healthy Bones and Joints

åÊ Hip health is important, since hip problems are a frequent cause of mobility issues and disability in adults. Taking measures to keep bones and joints healthy and strong can help prevent hip osteoarthritis, which affects one of every four adults, as well as reducing risk of developing osteoporosis, which...

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