Most any exercise is great for osteoporosis, but the most important are weight-bearing exercises and muscle strengthening exercises. Read more: What Is the Best Exercise for Osteoporosis? Article
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Osteoporosis
Learn about osteoporosis, a condition characterized by the loss of bone density, which leads to an increased risk of bone fracture. Unless one experiences a fracture, a person may have osteoporosis for decades without knowing it. Treatment for osteoporosis may involve medications that stop bone loss and increase bone strength and bone formation, as well as quitting smoking, regular exercise, cutting back on alcohol intake, and eating a calcium- and vitamin D-rich balanced diet.
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What Are the Four Most Important Types of Exercises?
Exercise is the key to a healthy life. When it comes to exercise, it does not mean only the strenuous ones and exercising at the gym. Exercise also includes stretching and balancing acts.
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Can Drinking Soda Cause Osteoporosis?
Drinking soda and carbonated beverages significantly lowers bone density, which can cause osteoporosis to develop over time.
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Osteoarthritis vs. Osteoporosis Differences and Similarities
Arthritis is defined as painful inflammation and joint stiffness. Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis and the most common cause of chronic joint pain, affecting over 25 million Americans. Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that involves the entire joint. Osteoporosis is not a type of arthritis. It is a disease that mainly is caused by a loss of bone tissue that is not limited to the joint areas. It is possible for one person to have both osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. The differences in the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis include; pain, stiffness, and joint swelling, joint deformity, crackle sounds when the joint is moving, and walking with a limp. Osteoporosis is called the "silent disease" because it can progress for years without signs and symptoms before it is diagnosed, severe back pain, bone fractures, height loss, and difficulty or inability to walk. The differences in the causes of osteoarthritis and osteoporosis are that osteoarthritis usually is caused by wear and tear on the joints. Osteoporosis usually is caused by one or more underlying problems, for example, calcium and vitamin D deficiencies. Treatment for osteoarthritis and osteoporosis are not the same. There is no cure for osteoarthritis or osteoporosis.
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What Are the Best Ways to Prevent Osteoporosis?
Bones are uniquely constructed to carry the weight of our bodies and to perform other functions, such as growing blood cells. They are living structures that are continually being built and broken down. The best way way to prevent osteoporosis is to get enough calcium, vitamin D and exercise.
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Can You Reverse Osteoporosis With Diet and Exercise?
While you can work to prevent or manage osteoporosis, you cannot stop it. However, the more you know about the disease itself and the different treatments, the better you can prevent or treat your osteoporosis. Diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes are often thought to help.
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What Is The Main Cause of Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a bone disorder. Learn more about osteoporosis, what causes it, common symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and what you can do to treat it.
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What Are the Best Exercises for Osteoporosis?
What is osteoporosis and how can exercise help? Learn the best exercises for living with osteoporosis and how exercise can improve bone density.
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