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The present-day definitions of osteopenia and osteoporosis were arbitrarily conceived by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the ...

Bones are a crucial element for the human body’s musculoskeletal system. Women typically experience a decline in bone density after menopause. Here are some facts about bone health and why women should actively pay attention to their skeleton system.  

Is there a connection between Osteoporosis and dementia? Yes, loss in bone density may be linked to an increased risk of dementia in older age.

Low bone density, particularly at the femoral neck, may raise dementia risk in older adults, possibly through the little-known bone-brain axis.

The scientific literature...is clearly pointing toward a negative effect of chronic pollution exposure on bone health, says expert. New study is the first to show a specific effect in postmenopausal women.

Aging Care Connections of La Grange recently secured a $25,000 grant from Westlake Health Foundation of Oakbrook Terrace. The grant funds workshop technology improvements as well as additional fitness classes provided through the Aging Well Neighborhood program.

A rheumatologist who helped draft the French recommendations for the treatment of osteoporosis compares them to the updated American guidelines.

Applying melatonin to a tooth socket after surgically removing impacted third molars may lead to less pain and swelling, according to a study.

Impact sports entail mechanical loads that stimulate osteoblasts, thus promoting bone remodeling.

High serum levels of klotho, a protein related to bone mineral density, might be a convenient and reliable way to identify postmenopausal women with a reduced risk for developing osteoporosis.