Blosozumab

Hormone replacement therapy (menopause)

Eccentric training

Accelerated orthodontic treatment

8-Prenylnaringenin

BAZ1B

Trestolone

Strength training

Weight training

Cathepsin

Myelomalacia

Adenosine receptor

Mallinckrodt General Clinical Research Center

Hydrolyzed collagen

Mir-181 microRNA precursor

Spondylolysis

Effect of spaceflight on the human body

Hyperparathyroidism

Alkaptonuria

Brown adipose tissue

Risperidone

GPER

Dark skin

11β-Methyl-19-nortestosterone

Flutamide

Gynecomastia

Drynaria

11β-Methyl-19-nortestosterone dodecylcarbonate

Hyperglycerolemia

Paleolithic

Black wildebeest

Acne

Substance P

Levothyroxine

Holocene extinction

Activated carbon

Wheelchair

Pleiotropy

Hypervitaminosis A

South West England

Bioarchaeology

Mineral (nutrient)

Minahasan people

White-tailed eagle

Pu'er tea

Mechanoreceptor

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist

Kallmann syndrome

Indigenous Australians

Vitamin C

Mineral

Djibouti

Cyclin-dependent kinase 4

Vitamin C

Giant anteater

Low-carbohydrate diet

Calorie restriction

Aluminium fluoride

Frailty syndrome

Dual energy X-ray a6

• Whole-body lean and fat mass, lumbar spine and total hip areal bone mineral density (aBMD) were assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. (diva-portal.org)
• Bone mineral density (BMD) at the femoral neck, lumbar spine, and distal radius were measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). (garvan.org.au)
• Bone density was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). (mdpi.com)
• The measurement of bone density consisted of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, and they were classified into low, middle, and high groups at different ages based on total bone mineral density. (jomh.org)
• One hundred fifty-two adult premenopausal women (40 ± 9.6 years) undertook aBMD (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)) and completed surveys to estimate historical physical activity representative of three decades (Kriska et al. (springer.com)
• Using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry, bone mineral density (BMD) is determined. (medscape.com)

Postmenopausal Women6

• Physical Activity-does it Really Increase Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women? (benthamscience.com)
• Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and has been thought to only be a major health concern for postmenopausal women. (jaoa.org)
• To determine if dietary conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is associated with bone mineral density (BMD) of different skeletal sites in postmenopausal women. (nih.gov)
• Review The effect of exercise on pQCT parameters of bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women--a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. (unt.edu)
• The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of two exercise programs, whole body vibration and resistance training on bone mineral density (BMD) and anthropometry in obese postmenopausal women. (hindawi.com)
• One aspect of health that is particularly important for postmenopausal women is bone mineral density. (hindawi.com)

Areal bone mineral1

• Of the categories of historical physical activity (PA) examined, we found that weight-bearing and very hard physical activity had the strongest relationships with areal bone mineral density (aBMD) throughout growth and into adulthood, while for measures of strength, only grip strength proved to be an independent predictor of aBMD. (springer.com)

Osteopenia6

• CIM often leads to accelerated bone loss, osteopenia, and eventual osteoporosis. (knowcancer.com)
• Bone density reaches its peak in the mid-20s, and it manifests as osteoporosis and osteopenia with aging. (jomh.org)
• Researchers A.J. Lucendo, and A. García-Manzanares recently sought to provide new data on the relationship between low bone mineral density (BMD), osteopenia Reduction in bone volume to below normal levels especially due to inadequate replacement of bone lost to normal lysis, which can be further categorized as either osteoporosis or osteomalacia.'); return false">osteopenia and osteoporosis Abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones attributable to a lack of calcium or lack of proper calcium absorption.'); return false">osteoporosis , and celiac disease. (celiac.com)
• When bones become thinner than normal, it's known as osteopenia. (medlineplus.gov)
• This means you have low bone density (osteopenia) and may be at risk for developing osteoporosis. (medlineplus.gov)
• Those study participants, the researchers said, had osteopenia , or lower-than-normal bone density. (webmd.com)

Volumetric bone mineral2

• Mid-calf muscle density (mg/cm 3 ) at the proximal tibia, and volumetric bone mineral density (vBMD) and architecture at the distal and proximal tibia and radius, were assessed by peripheral quantitative computed tomography. (diva-portal.org)
• The objective of this study was to identify independent associations between body composition and bone outcomes, including cortical structure and cortical and trabecular volumetric bone mineral density (vBMD) across the adult age spectrum. (unt.edu)

Decline4

• Comprehensive school health programs have the potential to slow this age-related decline in physical activity and help students establish lifelong, healthy physical activity patterns (49,50). (cdc.gov)
• Habitual physical activity levels decline with age, with significant consequences for muscle mass and function. (nature.com)
• Decreasing estrogen concentrations after menopause can cause a decline in bone mineral density, which can lead to osteoporosis. (hindawi.com)
• This hormonal decline also compromises bone formation, possibly leading to premature, irreversible osteoporosis. (chiro.org)

Exercise36

• Exogenous factors such as nutrition and exercise contribute to the acquisition of bone mass. (scielo.org.mx)
• In studying factors that protect against osteoporosis for men, Hinton aimed to understand the connection between bone-loading exercise during adolescence and young adulthood when the skeleton is still growing and bone mass in middle age. (northwoodshealthcentre.com)
• Participants' sports and exercise histories varied, both in type and level of activity, and the length of time spent doing various physical activities also differed. (northwoodshealthcentre.com)
• Hinton's research found that exercise-associated bone loading during adolescence and young adulthood benefited bone density in adulthood. (northwoodshealthcentre.com)
• So even middle-aged men who spent their teenage years sitting on the couch could see benefits from beginning a bone-strengthening exercise program. (northwoodshealthcentre.com)
• Therefore, exercise is good for neuromuscular health and for immune function, so it makes sense to increase physical activity. (nfpt.com)
• The Korean version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire by the World Health Organization was used to measure physical activity level, and a survey regarding strength exercise and stretching was conducted. (jomh.org)
• In terms of physical activity level, there was significant a difference as the proportion of strength exercise more than 3 times a week was 18.1% and 27.2% in the low and high groups, respectively in males (p=0.046), and was 1.0% and 6.1% respectively in females (p=0.014). (jomh.org)
• Among adolescents, bone density of female was affected by strength exercise, and that of males was affected by physical activity level and nutrition, showing a clearer tendency in the males. (jomh.org)
• Particularly, regarding physical activity level, high intensity and strength exercise had more positive effects. (jomh.org)
• Among those who report more than four hours' screen time per day, 20% female and 26% male, also reported a high level of activity, that is to say that they spend more than four hours per week to exercise or participate in sports or competitions. (technogym.com)
• These results suggest that resistance exercise may slow bone loss during lactation, resulting in higher BMD levels at 1-year postpartum. (humankinetics.com)
• An exercise and physical activity program for elderly individual who live alone should be developed to improve percent body fat, strength and BMD. (jomh.org)
• This study was designed to analyze the effects of physical exercise on bone parameters in chronic alcohol-fed rats. (nih.gov)
• However, regular treadmill exercise does not compensate for the effects of heavy chronic alcohol consumption on whole body bone density. (nih.gov)
• If you are new to exercise, start with 10 minutes of activity at a time. (healthfinder.gov)
• 1 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicates that routine physical activity programs combining aerobic exercise with muscle strength and balance training improves fitness, function, and quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities. (ahrq.gov)
• Comparison of the effects of zoledronic acid and exercise on bone mineral density and biomechanics in rats with induced osteoporosis/Osteoporoz olusturulan sicanlarda zoledronik asit ve egzersizin kemik mineral yogunlugu ve biyomekanigi uzerine etkilerinin karsilastirilmasi. (thefreelibrary.com)
• Certain types of exercise strengthen muscles and bones, while other types are designed to improve your balance - which can help prevent falls. (mayoclinic.org)
• Weight-bearing aerobic activities involve doing aerobic exercise on your feet, with your bones supporting your weight. (mayoclinic.org)
• It's important that aerobic activities, as beneficial as they are for your overall health, are not the whole of your exercise program. (mayoclinic.org)
• Exercise can increase bone density in men and women. (thebody.com)
• Research findings indicate that exercise plays a role in forming peak bone mass in this premenopausal population. (medscape.com)
• This suggests that exercise can inhibit or reverse the involutional bone loss associated with aging. (medscape.com)
• Although the role of exercise is supported, it is unclear what type, intensity, frequency, and duration of activity would be most effective in preventing bone loss. (medscape.com)
• Exercise regularly, including weight-bearing activities. (deseretnews.com)
• Booth, F. W., Chakravarthy, M. V. & Spangenburg, E. E. Exercise and gene expression: physiological regulation of the human genome through physical activity. (nature.com)
• Moderate exercise not only boosts bone density, it also improves balance and coordination, thus reducing the strain on bones and lowering the risk of falls even further. (orthogate.org)
• Any weight-bearing exercise strengthens bones. (orthogate.org)
• Such machines also address motivational issues, as patients can easily use them while watching TV or engaged in other activities, since the goal is moderate exercise and not intense activity. (orthogate.org)
• Like muscle, bones respond to exercise by becoming stronger, particularly higher-impact activities like jumping and sprinting. (reuters.com)
• The years before puberty are an especially opportune time to boost bone density with exercise, explained the study's lead author, Dr. German Vicente-Rodriguez of the University of Zaragoza. (reuters.com)
• The current findings are based on fitness tests and bone and muscle scans from 35 prepubescent girls - nine who were part of artistic gymnastic clubs, 13 who practiced rhythmic gymnastics and 13 who did not exercise outside of school. (reuters.com)
• As I said, we have divided them in three groups: one will receive certain medication for the stabilisation of the bone tissue, the second special exercise routines and a third control group only basic care. (esa.int)
• Ford suggested men take steps to help ensure their bones stay healthy -- including eating a well-balanced diet with enough calcium , getting adequate vitamin D , and performing weight-bearing exercise. (webmd.com)
• Lewiecki agreed that exercise is one of the keys to maintaining bone health -- not only weight-bearing exercise, he said, but also muscle-strengthening and activities that challenge balance skills. (webmd.com)

Improve bone mineral1

• The most important take-away is that if you are healthy, it is never too late to begin high-impact activities or resistance training to improve bone mineral density," Hinton said. (northwoodshealthcentre.com)

20173

• 2017) found that the dietary carotenoid, lutein (L), stimulated bone formation (increasing the density of, largely, cortical bone) by suppressing bone resorption [ 1 ]. (mdpi.com)
• 2017) who also found that L enhanced bone mineralization by suppressing osteoclastic bone resorption [ 2 ]. (mdpi.com)
• The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's 2017 report on the use of assistive technologies to enhance activity recommends that individuals who require wheeled and seated mobility devices receive regular evaluations of their physical condition. (ahrq.gov)

Fracture risk2

• BACKGROUND: Lower skeletal muscle density, indicating greater infiltration of adipose tissue into muscles, is associated with higher fracture risk in older adults. (diva-portal.org)
• Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mineral density, deteriorated bone microstructure and increased fracture risk. (diva-portal.org)

Cortical3

• Bone mineral density (BMD) was assessed by DXA, the trabecular and cortical microarchitectural parameters by microCT and serum osteocalcin, NTx and leptin concentrations by ELISA assays. (nih.gov)
• Multivariable linear regression models evaluated associations between whole-body DXA measures of lean body mass index (LBMI) and fat mass index (FMI) and tibia peripheral quantitative CT (pQCT) measures of cortical section modulus, cortical and trabecular vBMD and muscle density (as a measure of intramuscular fat), adjusted for age, sex, and race. (unt.edu)
• Greater muscle density was associated with greater trabecular and cortical BMD. (unt.edu)

Femur1

• 2 According to the World Health Organization, 3 osteoporosis occurs when bone mineral density (BMD) is greater than or equal to 2.5 SD below the mean at the femoral neck or total femur. (jaoa.org)

Positively associated3

• The study, "Physical activity-associated bone loading during adolescence and young adulthood is positively associated with adult bone mineral density in men," was published in the American Journal of Men's Health. (northwoodshealthcentre.com)
• concluded that LZ was positively associated with bone health (despite their mixed results and the acknowledgments that serum LZ may not adequately characterize long-term dietary intake). (mdpi.com)
• 7 METS was positively associated with aBMD, and such activity should probably constitute a relatively high proportion of all weekly PA to positively affect aBMD. (springer.com)

Serum10

• We aimed to investigate the association between urinary 8-iso-PGF(2 alpha) levels, a major F(2)-isoprostane and a reliable in vivo biomarker of oxidative stress, and bone mineral density (BMD), and to study whether vitamin E in the form of serum alpha-tocopherol, a scavenger of peroxyl radicals, modifies the association. (nih.gov)
• Serum bone-specific alkaline phosphotase, and N-telopeptide urine tests will be conducted at baseline and 12 months to evaluate bone resorption activity. (knowcancer.com)
• LZ status was determined by measuring LZ in serum (using HPLC) and retina tissue (measuring macular pigment optical density, MPOD, using customized heterochromatic flicker photometry). (mdpi.com)
• Laboratory investigations were done, assessment of disease activity by the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI), measuring the serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D 25(OH) D were assessed. (who.int)
• The objective of our study was to determine the association between serum vitamin D level with auto antibodies expression, disease activity and bone mineral density in SLE patients. (biomedcentral.com)
• Amital H, Szekanecz Z, Szucs G, et al: Serum concentration of 25-OH vitamin D in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are inversely related to disease activity: is it time to routinely supplement patients with SLE with vitamin D? (biomedcentral.com)
• RA patients with persistent disease activity and erosive disease had significantly higher concentrations of serum MMP-3 and Pyd than patients with no disease activity or nonerosive disease. (ox.ac.uk)
• CONCLUSION: Serum MMP-3 and Pyd varied according to disease activity, periarticular osteoporosis measured by DXR, and radiographic outcome, and thus appear to supplement the conventional markers of disease activity for monitoring patients with RA. (ox.ac.uk)
• Serum biochemical markers of bone turnover were normal at both evaluations. (aappublications.org)
• Sputum and serum samples were collected at day 3 of treatment to determine beta-lactamase activity in sputum and amoxicillin concentrations in both sputum and serum. (dovepress.com)

Muscle20

• We aimed to determine whether mid-calf muscle density is associated with falls risk and bone health in community-dwelling older adults. (diva-portal.org)
• CONCLUSIONS: Lower mid-calf muscle density is independently associated with higher likelihood for multiple incident falls and appears to have localised negative effects on bone structure in older adults. (diva-portal.org)
• Special needs children are 58%more likely to be obese and to have below average muscle mass since physical activity is usually pushed aside. (nfpt.com)
• NIAID and the National Institute on Aging (NIA), also part of NIH, are planning a workshop for late 2009 to identify current knowledge and research gaps in the areas of HIV and frailty, bone health, muscle health and vitamin D production. (nih.gov)
• Bone density is affected by body mass index, muscle mass, nutritional calcium and vitamin D, various lifestyles, physical activity level, and high level of strength. (jomh.org)
• Strength activities are those that increase or maintain muscle strength. (concordia.ca)
• NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The high-impact tumbling of gymnastics may boost young girls' muscle mass and bone density, according to a small study. (reuters.com)
• Spanish researchers found that young girls who participated in artistic gymnastics had greater muscle mass and bone density than their peers whose activities were limited to gym class. (reuters.com)
• What's more, they also had denser bones and more muscle than girls who practiced rhythmic gymnastics, a sport that requires fitness and agility but does not include the particularly high-impact moves of artistic gymnastics. (reuters.com)
• However, the artistic gymnasts had the greatest muscle mass and tended to have higher bone density, particularly in the arms. (reuters.com)
• Black race was associated with greater LBMI but lower muscle density. (unt.edu)
• Greater FMI was associated with lower muscle density. (unt.edu)
• These data highlight age-, sex- and race-specific differences in body composition, muscle strength and muscle density, and demonstrate discrete associations with bone density and structure. (unt.edu)
• Race and sex effects on the association between muscle strength, soft tissue, and bone mineral density in healthy elders: the Health, Aging, and Body Composition Study. (unt.edu)
• Anthropometrics, range of joint motion, muscle strength, skin extensibility, blood pressure, quantitative ultrasound measurements of bone, and degradation products of collagen were studied in 15 prepubertal children with generalized joint hypermobility and musculoskeletal complaints and compared with a population-based reference group of 95 nonsymptomatic prepubertal children. (aappublications.org)
• The mission they are engaged upon is designed to investigate the changes that take place in human muscle and bone during long-duration spaceflight, as well as other physiological and psychological adapatations. (esa.int)
• We are learning more about muscle and bone adaptation to a new kind of life in space. (esa.int)
• These mechanical stimuli are transmitted to the body, where they load the bone and also stimulate sensory receptors (most likely muscle spindles) and so enlarge the drive to alpha motor neurons (motor units) via the monosynaptic stretch reflex, and hence initiate muscle contractions. (hindawi.com)
• Strength training, like weight lifting, will improve your bone density and build muscle. (wikihow.com)
• The wear and tear of intense activity may necessitate increased intake of antioxidants such as vitamin E, which can help protect muscle cells from oxidative damage. (chiro.org)

Loss of bone5

• This prospective study aimed to evaluate whether disease activity, disability, and glucocorticoid (GC) treatment in early RA were risk factors for loss of bone mineral density (BMD). (nih.gov)
• We find that transplantation of young mesenchymal stem cells significantly slows the loss of bone density and, surprisingly, prolongs the life span of old mice. (nature.com)
• These observations lend further support to the idea that age-related diminution of stem cell number or function may play a critical role in age-related loss of bone density in aging animals and may be one determinant of overall longevity. (nature.com)
• While hot flashes, insomnia, and weight gain are commonly identified with menopause, women may not initially perceive the inevitable loss of bone mass that occurs with aging. (medscape.com)
• Researchers know that there is a connection between caffeine and loss of bone density, but they are split as to the underlying cause . (orthogate.org)

DEXA9

• DEXA scans use weak X-ray radiation to determine how much bone mineral is present in your bones. (everydayhealth.com)
• If it's not possible to take a central scan for some reason (for example, the machine cannot accommodate people who weigh over 300 pounds), a peripheral DEXA scan (sometimes called a p-DEXA) can be done on the radius bone in the forearm, the heel, or the wrist. (everydayhealth.com)
• The results of a DEXA scan are reported as 'T-scores,' which compare your bone density to that of a normal 30-year-old adult woman - the age of peak bone density, or the highest bone density the body will ever achieve. (everydayhealth.com)
• Your DEXA result may also include a Z-score, which compares your bone density to the average bone density of someone who is your age and in your height and weight range. (everydayhealth.com)
• But since standard X-rays cannot detect changes in bone density like DEXA can, you will still need to have a DEXA scan. (everydayhealth.com)
• Disease activity assessed by SLE disease activity index (SLEDAI) and BMD was assessed by bone densitometry using DEXA. (biomedcentral.com)
• A bone density scan, also known as a DEXA scan, is a type of low-dose x-ray test that measures calcium and other minerals in your bones. (medlineplus.gov)
• To measure bone density in the forearm, finger, hand, or foot, a provider may use a portable scanner known as a peripheral DEXA (p-DEXA) scan. (medlineplus.gov)
• A DEXA scan is the most common way to measure bone density. (medlineplus.gov)

Measure bone3

• It provides information on the theoretical background as well as on the practical application of DXA to measure bone mineral density and to assess body composition. (iaea.org)
• There are different ways to measure bone density. (medlineplus.gov)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for instance, and more accurate ways to measure bone density. (esa.int)

Dietary5

• These results suggest that in the Thai population, low dietary calcium intake and low physical activity together with advancing years since menopause were independent risk factors for low BMD. (garvan.org.au)
• The questionnaire included the following dimensions: (a) sociodemographic information, (b) type of sports and games that involved physical activity and hours per week dedicated to them, (c) inactivity measured by hours expended watching TV or playing videogames per day and (d) dietary calcium. (scielo.org.mx)
• Objective To determine whether increasing calcium intake from dietary sources affects bone mineral density (BMD) and, if so, whether the effects are similar to those of calcium supplements. (bmj.com)
• CLA (63.1 +/- 46.8 mg, mean +/- SD) was a significant predictor of Ward's triangle BMD (p = 0.040) in a multiple regression model containing years since menopause (18.5 +/- 8.4 y), lean tissue, energy intake (1691 +/- 382 kcal/day) dietary calcium (873 +/- 365 mg), protein (70.6 +/- 18.6 g), fat (57.9 +/- 23.9 g), zinc (19.2 +/- 13.6 mg), and current and past physical activity, with R(2)(adj) = 0.286. (nih.gov)
• Physical activity was assessed with accelerometers and dietary behavior with daily food logs. (srce.hr)

Femoral neck1

• EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: For pubertal girls, the BMD of both lumbar vertebrae 2-4and femoral neck were significantly increased by physical activity. (minervamedica.it)

Premenopausal1

• A cross-sectional study by Dook and colleagues [ 15 ] suggests that women entering menopause who have participated in high- and moderate-impact physical activity in their premenopausal years have higher bone mineral density (BMD) than nonathletic controls. (medscape.com)

Compares your bone density1

• A T score is a measurement that compares your bone density measurement with the bone density of a healthy 30-year-old. (medlineplus.gov)

Scans3

• Such realities mean that bone density scans more important for adults with celiac disease. (celiac.com)
• Women over 65 and men over 70 should have annual bone density scans. (orthogate.org)
• The research was based on bone density scans of 173 men and women. (webmd.com)

Higher bone density2

• Furthermore, another interesting point is that the female skeletal system does not react in a similar manner according to Winther et al, further stating that females who experience a prolonged period of time in front of a TV or computer screen have a completely contradictive outcome resulting in higher bone density. (technogym.com)
• Athletes have higher bone density than nonathletes. (medscape.com)

Health42

• Disease activity score (DAS28), Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) score, and medications were registered at baseline and every 6 months and calculated as areas under the curve (AUCs). (nih.gov)
• Moreover, she found that high-impact activity during growth and adulthood is an important determinant for bone health later in life. (northwoodshealthcentre.com)
• In general, our results are consistent with carotenoids, specifically LZ, playing a role in optimal bone health. (mdpi.com)
• A direct study of the role of L on the bone health of humans, however, is limited to two studies. (mdpi.com)
• If L and Z do offer protection against bone loss, as the results from the experimental animal data on young mice suggests, then it would be useful to understand the association between LZ status and bone health prior to the onset of the degeneration that is commonly seen in aging samples. (mdpi.com)
• These activities are fun, though, and good for your health! (americanbonehealth.org)
• Regular physical activity is linked to enhanced health and to reduced risk for all-cause mortality and the development of many chronic diseases in adults. (cdc.gov)
• In recent years the public health benefits of reducing sedentary lifestyles and promoting physical activity have become increasingly apparent (1-8). (cdc.gov)
• The Surgeon General's report on physical activity and health emphasizes that regular participation in moderate physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle (1). (cdc.gov)
• Although regular physical activity enhances health and reduces the risk for all-cause mortality (9-18) and the development of many chronic diseases among adults (10,12-14,17,19-45), many adults remain sedentary (46). (cdc.gov)
• Because the physical activity of children and adolescents is affected by many factors beyond the school setting, these guidelines also address parental involvement, community health services, and community sports and recreation programs for young people. (cdc.gov)
• Take these steps to protect your bone health. (healthfinder.gov)
• If you don't have health insurance, you can still get a bone density test. (healthfinder.gov)
• Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do to enhance and maintain optimal health. (concordia.ca)
• Strong bones are a big part of any child's health. (wikihow.com)
• They are even more important because long-term skeletal health depends in part on developing bone strength and density in childhood. (wikihow.com)
• Can Physical Activity Improve the Health of Wheelchair Users? (ahrq.gov)
• Exercising if you have osteoporosis means finding the safest, most enjoyable activities for you given your overall health and amount of bone loss. (mayoclinic.org)
• If your results show you have low bone density, your health care provider will recommend steps to prevent further bone loss. (medlineplus.gov)
• If you have questions about your results and/or treatments for bone loss, talk to your health care provider. (medlineplus.gov)
• But your health care provider may order more tests to confirm a diagnosis or to find out if bone loss treatment is working. (medlineplus.gov)
• The putative mechanism by which calcium intake affects bone health is by increasing bone mineral density (BMD). (bmj.com)
• Weight-bearing activity has usually been advocated by physicians and health professionals. (medscape.com)
• Study participants will donate a small blood sample, complete a family health inventory and undergo a free and painless bone mineral density scan. (deseretnews.com)
• A study of the combined effects of physical activity and air pollution on mortality in elderly urban residents: the Danish Diet, Cancer, and Health Cohort. (nature.com)
• So, over the next several decades, bone health among all their patients over 60 will become an increasingly large priority for most orthopedic professionals. (orthogate.org)
• There are a number of ways to enhance bone health for this age group, and nearly all of them simply involve educating the patient as to their availability and empowering the patient to take advantage of these chances. (orthogate.org)
• Fish has ample calcium as well, and there is also emerging evidence that the Omega-3 fatty acids in fish may contribute to bone health almost as much as calcium. (orthogate.org)
• Finally, leafy green vegetables usually have high amounts of Vitamin D, which has also been linked to bone health. (orthogate.org)
• Working together, doctor and patient can significantly increase bone health and also quality of life. (orthogate.org)
• Any sports that include jumping, sprinting and rapid direction changes may aid in bone development, Vicente-Rodriguez told Reuters Health. (reuters.com)
• Energy availability, menstrual dysfunction and bone health in sports: An overview of the female athlete triad. (srce.hr)
• The purpose of this study was to identify pathways used by psychosocial factors to influence physical activity and bone health in middle-school girls. (humankinetics.com)
• Structural Equations Modeling was used to examine the interrelationships and identify the direct and indirect pathways used by various psychosocial and environmental factors to influence physical activity and bone health. (humankinetics.com)
• The current study identified several direct and indirect pathways that psychosocial factors use to influence physical activity and bone health among adolescent girls. (humankinetics.com)
• These findings are critical for the development of effective interventions for promoting bone health in this population. (humankinetics.com)
• This event is being held at Bishop Maginn High School and will provide free health care services, family-fun activities, and giveaways. (acphs.edu)
• THURSDAY, May 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) -- Brittle bones are often seen as a woman's health issue, but low bone mass may be more common among middle-aged men than generally thought, a small study suggests. (webmd.com)
• Before you start being active, speak to your doctor, nurse, health worker or cardiac rehabilitation team for advice on starting suitable activities again. (heartfoundation.org.au)
• Cardiac rehab often involves physical activity and the prescription of safe, personalised exercises to improve heart health. (heartfoundation.org.au)
• This depends on your health and level of activity before your heart attack, and how much damage was caused by your heart attack. (heartfoundation.org.au)
• The Heart Foundation encourages Australians to doing regular physical activity as it's an important part of improving your heart health. (heartfoundation.org.au)

Clinical9

• EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: Studies on the effects of physical activity on BMD increases in adolescent girls were collected from PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Clinical Trials, Springer Link, and Chinese databases. (minervamedica.it)
• Depending on the skill level required and, in agreement with the NICRF, the activity may be costed at either a Clinical Band 3/7, Clerical/Administrative (Grade 5) or Technical, (Grade 6). (qub.ac.uk)
• Background - We lack consensus on the clinical value, frequency, and timing of bone mineral density (BMD) testing in kidney transplant recipients. (ices.on.ca)
• Patients with low disease activity were recruited from a cohort of patients in clinical remission. (bmj.com)
• Melorheostosis is a rare and poorly understood condition of bone and soft tissue with a wide range of clinical presentations. (mdedge.com)
• Age, gender, body weight, height, and particularly cross-links excretion did not explain group differences in clinical and bone characteristics. (aappublications.org)
• Assessment of physical activity in clinical bone studies is essential. (humankinetics.com)
• They generally have larger bones than women, and they don't go through the rapid hormonal changes of menopause, noted Lewiecki, who also directs the New Mexico Clinical Research and Osteoporosis Center, in Albuquerque. (webmd.com)
• Clinical trials with Blosozumab have shown the antibody to be well tolerated and effective in producing a bone anabolic effect. (wikipedia.org)

Women15

• Disease activity and disability but probably not glucocorticoid treatment predicts loss in bone mineral density in women with early rheumatoid arth. (nih.gov)
• Disease activity and disability but probably not glucocorticoid treatment predicts loss in bone mineral density in women with early rheumatoid arthritis. (nih.gov)
• Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of zoledronic acid and physical activity on preventing bone loss in women aged 40 - 55 who are receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. (knowcancer.com)
• Results: Results of this study will be used to determine if zoledronic acid or physical activity affect BMD in young women who are receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. (knowcancer.com)
• The objective of the study was to determine the effects of modifiable risk factors on bone mineral density in postmenopausal Thai women. (garvan.org.au)
• During lactation, women may lose up to 10% of bone mineral density (BMD) at trabecular-rich sites. (humankinetics.com)
• Bass MA, Sharma A, Nahar VK, Chelf S, Zeller B, Pham L, Allison Ford M. Bone Mineral Density Among Men and Women Aged 35 to 50 Years. (jaoa.org)
• Estrogen levels decrease sharply once a women reaches menopause, which influences bone loss. (jaoa.org)
• Most women age 65 or older should have a bone density scan. (medlineplus.gov)
• 7, 8 Haugeberg elegantly showed a twofold increase in osteoporosis in women with RA and a twofold increase of reduced bone mass in men with RA, compared with patients without RA in a population based study. (bmj.com)
• It is estimated that bone mass in women is lost at a rate of 0.75% to 1% per year from age 35 onwards, and this rate increases to 2% to 3% per year at menopause. (medscape.com)
• Middle-aged women with a past history of high-impact activity have been found to have higher whole-body and regional leg BMD when compared with nonimpact-activity and sedentary control groups. (medscape.com)
• Osteoporosis is commonly associated with women, and indeed, this bone loss condition does affect some 200 million women around the world every year. (orthogate.org)
• Associations between body composition and bone density and structure in men and women across the adult age spectrum. (unt.edu)
• The research, of 173 adults aged 35 to 50, found that men and women were equally likely to have low bone mass in the hip. (webmd.com)

Vitamin8

• Bone mineral densities (BMD) of physically and mentally disabled patients were measured to know whether some factors such as sex, age, physical disability level, anti-epileptic drug, vitamin D3, calcium have adverse effect on BMD or bone fracture. (nii.ac.jp)
• Along with calcium and vitamin D, physical activity is key to building strong bones. (americanbonehealth.org)
• In the first theory, they note that malabsorption Abnormal absorption of nutrients from the digestive tract.'); return false">malabsorption of micronutrients, including calcium and vitamin D, caused by villous Covered with tiny finger-like projections on the surface of the small intestine that help absorb nutrients.'); return false">villous atrophy Any weakening or degeneration of muscles or organs, especially through lack of use. It also can refer to the destruction or flattening of the villi in the intestines caused by celiac disease.'); return false">atrophy has been related to secondary hyperparathyroidism and inability to reach normal bone mass levels. (celiac.com)
• Dalia A. El-Sherbiny ,Mohja A. El-Badawy ,Amira R. Elmahdi , Body mass index in systemic lupus erythematosus: relation to disease activity, bone mineral density and vitamin D level, Egypt. (who.int)
• Studies reported low vitamin D levels and bone mineral density (BMD) in SLE patients. (who.int)
• Increased BMI is common in SLE and is independently associated with higher disease activity, osteoporotic rates, and lower 25 (OH) vitamin D levels. (who.int)
• You need both vitamin D and calcium for strong bones. (healthfinder.gov)
• Make sure children get enough Vitamin D. Another important part of bone growth is Vitamin D, which promotes the absorption of calcium in the digestive tract. (wikihow.com)

Body16

• High lean body mass, menarche and regular intense physical activity are predictors for a higher BMD in school-age children in Mexico City. (scielo.org.mx)
• Science shows that physical activity stimulates the nervous system and forces the body to work as a unit rather than in parts. (nfpt.com)
• Background and Objective: This study aimed to examine the differences in body composition, physical activity level, physical fitness, and bone mineral density (BMD) among elderly individuals who lived alone and those who lived with their spouses. (jomh.org)
• Body mass index and percentage body fat were also measured, as well as 7 days of physical activities of daily life by accelerometer. (jomh.org)
• Conclusion: Elderly individuals who lived alone showed lower physical activity levels, strength, and BMD level as well as higher percentage body fat. (jomh.org)
• A bone density test is like an x-ray or scan of your body. (healthfinder.gov)
• Physical activity is body movement that challenges you, increases your heart rate and breathing, and makes your muscles exert effort. (concordia.ca)
• Any activity is great, but the best are weight-bearing exercises that will put mild stress on the bones and cause the body to strengthen them. (wikihow.com)
• At the end of the follow-up year, BMD, body-composition parameters, and physical activity of ALL patients were similar to those observed in matched control subjects. (aappublications.org)
• Swimming and bicycling, because they do not require the body to work against gravity, are not good bone-builders, Vicente-Rodriguez noted. (reuters.com)
• Associations between body composition and bone outcomes did not vary by sex (no significant tests for interaction). (unt.edu)
• These data also show that age-, sex- and race-related patterns of bone density and strength are independent of differences in body composition. (unt.edu)
• Longitudinal studies are needed to examine the temporal relations between changes in bone and body composition. (unt.edu)
• In both males and females correlations between bone mass and body constitution parameters were observed. (diva-portal.org)
• The physical activity strengthens your body, helps you control your weight, and improves your balance and coordination. (wikihow.com)
• Weight-bearing refers to activities that make the body move against gravity. (webmd.com)

Improves1

• Initial analysis of long-term data suggests thatthe gel also improves bone mineral density. (urologytimes.com)

ABMD1

• A significant negative correlation between high impact activity and tibial shaft aBMD appeared for the final decade. (springer.com)

Adolescence3

• This systematic review aimed to evaluate the potential contributions of physical activity according to the volume of bone mineral density increase at various sites during different periods of adolescence derived from the published literature. (minervamedica.it)
• Children and adolescents are more physically active than adults, but participation in physical activity declines in adolescence. (cdc.gov)
• Bone mineral density (BMD) is accumulated during childhood and adolescence with a peak at about 20 years of age. (diva-portal.org)

Resorption1

• They also note that chronic inflammation is also related with RANKL secretion, osteoclasts activation and increased bone resorption. (celiac.com)

Increase7

• Duringclinical trials, patients reported a 59% increase in sexual activity anda 78% increase in days with a spontaneous erection over a 90-day period,according to the company. (urologytimes.com)
• Some scientists have linked high levels of serotonin in the bones to an increase in osteoporosis , but others have challenged these results. (medicalnewstoday.com)
• The results of the study showed that MSEE was able to increase the weight of the uterus, the length of estrus phase in the estrus cycle, bone density and the mammae gland proliferation of rats. (chemoprev.org)
• The ultimate goal of regular physical activity is to increase your strength and stamina, so that you can enjoy your life more, and be able to do the things you want to do! (concordia.ca)
• Aerobic activities are those that increase your breathing and heart rate. (concordia.ca)
• Physical activity helps to increase your child's bone density. (wikihow.com)
• However, bone stress induced by vigorous weight-bearing activities can increase the risk of injuries, particularly in the elderly. (hindawi.com)

Patients9

• They found that up to 75% of celiac patients show the effects of low bone mineral density. (celiac.com)
• The researchers offer two possible theories to explain the causes of low bone mineral density in celiac patients. (celiac.com)
• Patients with RA were divided into groups according to the mean disease activity and to magnetic resonance imaging and radiographically detected bone erosions in the hands. (ox.ac.uk)
• MIC 90 had higher beta-lactamase activity in sputum than patients with a concentration ≥MIC 90 . (dovepress.com)
• Following a hip fracture, patients should usually be treated with a bisphosphonate, regardless of their bone mineral density, unless contraindicated. (aafp.org)
• To examine variables associated with bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). (bmj.com)
• BMD data of patients with low to moderately active RA demonstrated an association between high radiological RA damage and low BMD at the hip, which suggests an association between the severity of RA and the risk of generalised bone loss, which also occurred in corticosteroid naive patients. (bmj.com)
• These patients serve as a mania for methocarbamol with bipolar new prolonged administration range injections, shops in prednisone bone density loss nerve to identifying room benefits for signs to minimize effects. (biometricsandbeyond.com)
• In older patients, there was an increased incidence of breast cancer, heart attacks and stroke, although a reduced incidence of colorectal cancer and bone fracture. (wikipedia.org)

Muscles5

• Swimming, which is good for your heart and other muscles, isn't the best choice for building bones. (americanbonehealth.org)
• Flexibility activities are those are activities that elongate---stretch---muscles and tendons. (concordia.ca)
• Like muscles, bones get stronger when we use them and get weaker when we don't. (wikihow.com)
• In fact, though, using your muscles helps protect your bones. (mayoclinic.org)
• Muscles pull on bones during these exercises, thus increasing bone density. (orthogate.org)

Scan5

• What is a bone density scan? (medlineplus.gov)
• Why do I need a bone density scan? (medlineplus.gov)
• A bone density scan uses very low doses of radiation. (medlineplus.gov)
• Is there anything else I need to know about a bone density scan? (medlineplus.gov)
• A bone density scan may be the only way to reliably obtain such information. (orthogate.org)

Peak1

• INTRODUCTION: Peak bone mineral density (BMD) is affected greatly during the adolescent years and is an important determinant of future fracture and osteoporosis risk. (minervamedica.it)

Significantly3

• Physical activity was significantly associated with leg BMD and age was associated with pelvis and forearm BMD. (scielo.org.mx)
• Particularly, elderly males and females who lived alone showed significantly lower high intensity (p=0.045) and moderate intensity (p=0.015) physical activity time, respectively. (jomh.org)
• Jacobson and colleagues, [ 14 ] in comparing college tennis players and swimmers versus controls, found mineral content of the radius bone of the arm to be significantly higher in the athletes. (medscape.com)

Decrease3

• The carriers of genotypes, which are associated with higher TNF-α production, demonstrated increased frequency of asthma, higher levels of neutrophil elastase, and decrease of bone density. (biomedcentral.com)
• This decrease in bone density, with the accelerated loss seen early in the postmenopausal years, is of considerable concern. (medscape.com)
• The decrease in β-CTx was associated with the decrease in Disease Activity Score of 28 joints and C reactive protein during the 0-14 weeks interval. (bmj.com)

Changes in bone1

• In fact, one of the best uses of bone density testing is to track changes in bone density over time. (everydayhealth.com)

Long-duration spaceflight1

• They evaluate the physiological impact of bone mineral loss due to long-duration spaceflight. (nasa.gov)

Sedentary1

• The latest Canadian physical activity guidelines include suggestions for limiting sedentary behaviour, or sitting. (concordia.ca)

Middle-aged1

• But, Ford said, the new findings suggest low bone density might be more common in middle-aged men than appreciated. (webmd.com)

Physical Activity Questionnaire1

• Two bone-specific physical activity scoring methods, the Bone Loading History Questionnaire (BLHQ) and Bone-Specific Physical Activity Questionnaire (BPAQ), have shown correlations with bone density and geometry, but not architecture. (humankinetics.com)

Lower bone4

• Lower Bone Density! (technogym.com)
• Does inactivity lead to lower bone density? (technogym.com)
• A medical examination on young males, shows that those who sit in front of a TV or PC for more than 6 hours over the weekend have lower bone density than their peers. (technogym.com)
• Synchronized swimmers appear to have an increased risk of developing eating disorders, and there is evidence of delayed menarche, menstrual dysfunction, and lower bone density relative to population norms. (humankinetics.com)