Fed Unveils First Physical Activity Guidelines for Kids Oct 13, 2008
The recommended amount of physical activity in kids and teens improves cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness as well as bone health, and contributes to favorable body composition, say the guidelines. Adults, by comparison, gain substantial health benefits from two and a half hours a week of moderate aerobic physical activity, which can help reduce the risk of early death; coronary heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, colon and breast cancer, and depression, the... (School Library Journal)
• Are you D deficient? Oct 13, 2008
Although vitamin D has long been associated with good bone health, it turns out that too little puts more than your bones at risk - for all ages. It's been 10 years since the Institute of Medicine issued the latest age-dependent recommendation - 200-600 International Units (IU) a day - and, frankly, it needs an overhaul. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Pediatricians say kids need more vitamin D Oct 13, 2008
By Mary Brophy Marcus, USA TODAY To reduce rates of the bone-softening disease rickets and improve long-term bone health, the American Academy of Pediatrics is doubling its recommendation of vitamin D for babies, children and adolescents, according to a new clinical report out today ... Foods rich in vitamin D include fortified milk and cereals and oily fish, says Catherine Gordon, an endocrinologist and director of the Children's Hospital Bone Health Program, Children's Hospital Boston. (USA Today -- News)
All residents can benefit from the Health Fair next Wednesday Oct 10, 2008
The Clarks happened to stop at the Rossmoor Bone Health Club exhibit and picked up some literature. May I help you. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
Prostate Meds Not Tied to Increased Hip Fracture Risk Oct 10, 2008
The study, published in the Oct. 8 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, does not completely clear the class of medications known as 5-a reductase inhibitors, because it did not find out how the drugs affect long-term bone health ... "These data suggest that 5-a reductase inhibitors do not confer a negative risk for bone health and, in fact, may lower the risk of hip fracture. While presumably this lower risk is related to hormonal mechanisms, further understanding of the... (MEDLINEplus)
Exercise advice: 2 1/2 hours a week Oct 8, 2008
"In children and adolescents, physical activity induces cardiovascular and respiratory fitness and also contributes to bone health," Leavitt said. The latest figures released in July from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show 25. (Boston Globe)
Pfizer to focus on more profitable diseases Oct 3, 2008
The memo said Pfizer would also stop early-stage research in anemia, bone health, liver disease, muscle, obesity and some osteoarthritis compounds. Pfizer had 102 drugs in development, including 47 in the first stage of testing and 37 in the second phase, according to the company's most recent pipeline list, which was updated on Feb. 28. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Bone Health a Concern in Teen Boys with Anorexia Oct 3, 2008
However, there's little information about the bone health of teenage boys with anorexia, say Dr. Madhusmita Misra, from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, and colleagues ... These findings "raise concerns regarding bone health and fracture risk in later life," Misra's group writes. (MEDLINEplus)
Vitamin C Protects Some Elderly Men from Bone Loss Oct 3, 2008
Dr. Mone Zaidi, director of the bone health program at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, said the study is one of many over the last decade that have shown an important association between vitamin C and protection against bone loss. He said the Tufts' research might have shown an even stronger association. (MEDLINEplus)
Pfizer's Change Of Heart Oct 3, 2008
However, Pfizer (nyse: - - ) may keep a foot in heart disease because it will still develop medicines to prevent blood clots, according to the memo by Pfizer research and development head Martin Mackay, even as it exits eight other disease areas including obesity, anemia and bone health. Clot prevention is the hottest area in heart drug development, because clots in major arteries are the cause of most heart attacks and strokes. (Forbes -- Business)
People With Type 2 Diabetes Can Put Fatty Livers On A Diet With Moderate Exercise Sep 25, 2008
(May 25, 2005) Debunking the myth that exercising to lose excess body fat, unlike dieting alone, comes at a cost to bone health, researchers at Johns Hopkins have determined that for those age 55 to 75, a moderate. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Calorie Restriction Diet Not Linked to Bone Loss Sep 24, 2008
"Our data do not support the notion that extreme weight loss (more than 10 percent of body weight) over short periods (3 months) has a worse prognosis on bone health than gradual weight loss achieved over 6 months by moderate calorie restriction with or without aerobic exercise," Dr. Leanne M. Redman, from Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and colleagues conclude. These results are based on a study of 46 subjects who were randomly assigned to one of four diets: a... (MEDLINEplus)
Low Bone Density Persists in Women with Diabetes Sep 24, 2008
These patients should be counseled about lifestyle modification that may improve their bone health, such as getting enough exercise, calcium and vitamin D.. SOURCE: Diabetes Care, September 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Cutting Calories Doesnt Cause Bone Loss Sep 23, 2008
Our data do not support the notion that extreme weight loss (more than 10 percent) over short periods (three months) has a worse prognosis on bone health than gradual weight loss achieved over six months by moderate calorie restriction with or without aerobic exercise, the authors write. We speculate that in young individuals undergoing calorie restriction, minor adjustments in bone occur as a normal physiological adaptation to the reduced body mass. (Newsmax)
Hello sunshine! Sep 21, 2008
Vitamin D has long been accepted as being crucial to bone health, but a growing body of research over the last few years suggests it has even broader benefits. One study found that people with high levels of vitamin D were less likely to suffer from multiple sclerosis; another saw the blood pressure of hypertensive patients return to normal after regular exposure to UV light; and still others have linked high vitamin D levels with a reduced risk of colorectal, breast and other cancers. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Drug Can Slow Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients Sep 20, 2008
They tracked the men's bone health for a total of two years. In the first year, half of the men were randomly assigned to receive 70 milligrams of alendronate once a week, while the other half received a placebo. (MEDLINEplus)
New Osteoporosis Drugs in the Works Sep 19, 2008
Denosumab and odanacatib are "totally, completely new" ways of approaching osteoporosis, says Susan Bukata, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon and associate professor who directs the University of Rochester's Center for Bone Health. "This is the new frontier in osteoporosis. This is the step into biologics for ," Bukata tells WebMD. She predicts that denosumab or odanacatib probably won't be the first osteoporosis treatments that doctors prescribe for most patients, and she says cost may be a factor in... (WebMD)
Take a load off your waist to spare your knees Sep 18, 2008
For bone health - and cancer prevention - adults should supplement with 1,000 international units of vitamin D a day in the fall and winter, when the sun's UVB rays are not strong enough to produce vitamin D in the skin. (If you're older than 50 or do not get much sun exposure in the summer months, take a vitamin D supplement year-round. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Kids Need Vigorous Activity for Best Bone Health Sep 16, 2008
While exercise is known to help people accumulate bone density in their early years, they add, the amount of activity children need for optimum bone health remains unclear ... For a detailed picture of the children's bone health, the researchers evaluated the compressive, bending, and impact strength of the femoral neck -- is the upper part of the thigh bone ... They conclude: "Daily vigorous physical activity for at least 25 minutes seems to improve femoral neck bone health in children.". (MEDLINEplus)
Global Study Shows That Majority of Women with Osteoporosis Do Not Consider Themselves at Higher Risk for Fractures Sep 15, 2008
" By definition, osteoporosis causes bones to become fragile and therefore more likely to break. If left untreated, the disease can progress painlessly until a fracture occurs. One in two women over 50 will suffer an osteoporosis related fracture in their remaining lifetime,(1) potentially causing chronic pain, reduced mobility, loss of independence and increased risk of death.(2,3) Results from a second GLOW study also presented at ASBMR indicated that experiencing even one fracture after the... (Canada Newswire)
Largest ever Canadian study on osteoporosis shows osteoporosis-related fractures increase risk of subsequent fracture independently of low bone mineral density Sep 15, 2008
Results mean Canadians over 50 years old need to be actively involved in taking charge of their bone health MONTREAL, Sept. 15 /CNW Telbec/ - Results of the largest ever Canadian study on osteoporosis presented this weekend at the 30th annual American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) meeting in Montreal show that Canadians over 50 years old who experience an osteoporosis-related fracture are at increased risk of a subsequent fracture ... "What the study findings mean for Canadians... (Canada Newswire)
Retrospective study analyzes expenses of osteoporosis-related fracture over 3 years Sep 15, 2008
The study was sponsored by The Alliance for Better Bone Health ... About The Alliance for Better Bone Health ... The Alliance for Better Bone Health was formed in May 1997 to promote bone health and disease awareness through numerous activities to support physicians and patients around the globe. (EurekAlert!)
Black Foods, Healthy Trend in Gourm... Sep 5, 2008
Aryuvedics have long taught that black sesame was good for bone health, a fact which modern Western medicine confirms. High in antioxidants, calcium, proteins, iron and magnesium, black sesame adapts to many recipes quite well. (Suite101.com)
Jumping For Joy ... And Stronger Bones Sep 2, 2008
1, 2008) High impact activities such as jumping and skipping that can easily be incorporated into warm-ups before sports and physical education classes, have been shown to benefit bone health in adolescents ... 7, 2006) Running and jumping during childhood is more than child's play, it provides lifelong benefits for future bone health and appears to reduce the risk of fractures later in life according to a Journal. (Science Daily)
Risk of fracture is significantly higher in HIV-infected patients Aug 29, 2008
Previous studies of the impact of HIV on bone health focused on bone density and reported increased prevalence of osteoporosis and the less-serious condition osteopenia in HIV-infected men and women, but evaluation of the consequences of these conditions was limited. For the current study, the investigators utilized the Partners HealthCare System Research Patient Data Registry, which includes demographic and diagnostic information on patients treated at MGH and Brigham and Women's Hospital. (EurekAlert!)
Cancer Test for Women Raises Hope, and Concern Aug 26, 2008
I d really like a couple of more years to have the heart health and the bone health and all the benefits that come from having estrogen naturally, said the woman, who is in her early 40s and spoke on the condition she not be identified because she had not told some relatives that she has the mutation. But Dr. Julian C. Schink, director of gynecologic oncology at Northwestern University, said it would be playing Russian roulette to put off ovary surgery unless OvaSure detected cancer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Vitamin D Deficiency May Lurk in Babies Aug 26, 2008
I completely support breast-feeding, and I think breast milk is the perfect food, and the healthiest way to nourish an infant, said Dr. Catherine M. Gordon, director of the bone health program at Children s Hospital Boston and an author of several studies on vitamin D deficiency, including Aleanie s case. However, Dr. Gordon continued, we re finding so many mothers are vitamin D deficient themselves that the milk is therefore deficient, so many babies can t keep their levels up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Boning Up on Bone Health this Back-to-School Season Aug 24, 2008
Parents have an opportunity to become better educated about bone health in order to effectively increase their kids' bone mass. Bringing bone-healthy foods into the home is one simple step parents can take to help their kids build and maintain strong bones. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Zoledronic Acid Protects Bones of Women Getting Breast Cancer Treatment Aug 21, 2008
"The findings presented here offer important information related to bone health for premenopausal women undergoing adjuvant endocrine therapy," Gnant wrote. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Low Vitamin D Raises Women's Hip Fracture Risk Aug 20, 2008
Holick notes that vitamin D is essential for the body's absorption of calcium, a key component of bone health ... "Vitamin D also helps maintain bone health by keeping bone cells active.". (MEDLINEplus)
Chronic Pain Link To Vitamin D Deficiency In Women Aug 16, 2008
According to medical science, vitamin D levels between 75 and 99 mmol/litre are necessary for bone health. The study showed that only 8 percent women had adequate vitamin D levels. (TopNews)
Childhood Dairy Intake Boosts Bone Health Later On Aug 16, 2008
THURSDAY, Aug. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Having two or more servings of dairy products a day starting as a preschooler may lead to better bone health as an adolescent, a new report says. The study, expected to be published in The Journal of Pediatrics, found higher levels of bone mineral content and bone density in teens who consumed dairy at least twice a day since the ages of 3 to 5. (MEDLINEplus)
Low levels of vitamin D 'linked to chronic pain in women' Aug 15, 2008
While women with vitamin D levels between 75 and 99 mmol/litre -- a level deemed necessary for bone health -- had the lowest rates of this type of pain, at just over 8 per cent, those with levels of less than 25 mmol/litre had the highest rates, at 14. 4 per cent, the study found. (Hindu)
Childhood dairy intake improves adolescent bone health Aug 14, 2008
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- A team of U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday that their new study results show that childhood dairy intake can improve adolescent bone health ... However, until now it was unclear how long-term dairy intake contributes to the many aspects of bone health in children, including bone density, bone mineral content, and bone area ... At the end of the 12-year period, the authors assessed the bone health of the now-adolescent study participants. (Xinhuanet, China)
Childhood dairy intake may improve adolescent bone health Aug 13, 2008
However, until recently it was unclear how long-term dairy intake contributes to the many aspects of bone health in children, including bone density, bone mineral content, and bone area. A new study soon to be published in The Journal of Pediatrics investigates the effect of childhood dairy intake on adolescent bone health ... Dr. Lynn Moore and colleagues from Boston University School of Medicine analyzed data from the Framingham Children's Study in an effort to understand the relationship... (EurekAlert!)
Low Vitamin D Raises Death Risk Aug 13, 2008
How vitamin D works on the molecular level is unclear, but it can improve bone health by helping absorb calcium. Receptors for the vitamin have been found on the pancreatic cells that produce insulin. (Newsmax)
Lower vitamin D, higher risk of death Aug 12, 2008
Under 20 ng/mL is considered deficient, and results between 20 and 30 ng/mL are labeled insufficient, says Catherine Gordon, director of the bone health program at Children's Hospital Boston. In the study, people who had low vitamin D levels 17. (USA Today)
Vitamin D, bone health Aug 2, 2008
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Give children more calcium Aug 1, 2008
A new study has found that higher intakes of calcium may significantly improve bone health in children ... Equally important, the study suggests the existence of a calcium threshold for bone health that is, the level of calcium intake that triggers a significant effect. (MSN India)
Bone Health Risks for Children Doing Farm Work Jul 31, 2008
What they found was surprising: While some activity is good, more is not necessarily better when it comes to bone health. After comparing the two groups with machines that measure shock absorption in the bone, researchers discovered that those who performed the tasks regularly had far lower scores, which implied that the children in the farming group were more at risk. (WOKR13 Rochester)
New study shows calcium significantly improves children's bone health Jul 31, 2008
Rosemont, Ill July 30, 2008 A recent study published in the journal Bone found that higher intakes of calcium, such as those recommended by the USDA, may significantly improve bone health in children ... Equally important, the study suggests the existence of a calcium threshold for bone health that is, the level of calcium intake that triggers a significant effect ... "The evaluation of randomized controlled trials was critical to understand the effects of calcium and dairy on children's... (EurekAlert!)
Farming At Young Age May Lead To Bone Disease In Adulthood Jul 18, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 18, 2008) Although farm chores are likely to keep young boys in shape and out of trouble, University of Cincinnati (UC) environmental health experts caution that it could be harmful to overall bone health if done too often at a young age ... In order to gauge overall bone health, the team took two measurements: bone mass, which is a measure of how much bone exists, and dynamic bone quality, the bone's ability to sustain incoming force during physical activity. (Science Daily)
Vitamin D tests soar as deficiency, diseases linked Jul 14, 2008
Other research indicates that many Americans are deficient in vitamin D, and that is also fueling the testing trend, says Catherine Gordon, director of the bone health program at Children's Hospital Boston. Though specialists who treat bone-related conditions and the elderly regularly run D tests, now even primary-care physicians and pediatricians are ordering the blood analysis. (USA Today -- News)
Secrets of Getting More Soy in Your Diet Jul 13, 2008
"With numerous studies backing the heart and bone health benefits of soy, Americans know that soy is a healthy protein that can be better for you than other sources high in saturated fat and cholesterol," says Allegra Burton, a national health educator, MPH, RD and registered dietitian for SOYJOY nutrition bars. "But cooking with soy and finding ways to eat it on-the-go can seem daunting to many. With the variety of soy products available today, there are easy and delicious ways to incorporate... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Beyond the Pill Bottle: Alternative Arthritis Therapies Jul 6, 2008
Exercise can help keep joints moving, strengthen muscles connected to joints, preserve bone health, control weight that greatly impacts arthritis pain, and improve your overall health and fitness, according to www. Arthritis. (Pekin Times, IL)
5 die of malnutrition in Bone Jul 5, 2008
Herniati Djamsiah, healthcare and community service division head at the Bone Health Office, said Friday that five of the 23 people had died. Herniati said her office aimed to eradicate malnutrition and had established a team to promote public awareness and conduct intensive door-to-door inspections. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Fountain of youth? Red wine gives up secrets Jul 4, 2008
These mice also had better bone health than those not given the compound as determined by thickness, volume, mineral content and density, as well as reduced cataract formation in the eyes and better balance and motor coordination, the researchers said. Don't miss this on msnbc. (MSNBC -- Health)
Resveratrol, Found In Red Wine, Wards Off Effects Of Age On Heart, Bones, Eyes And Muscle Jul 4, 2008
Treated mice tended to have better bone health, as measured by thickness, volume, mineral content and density, and bending stiffness compared to the non-treated control group. At 30 months of age, resveratrol-treated mice were found to have reduced cataract formation, a condition found to increase with age in control-group mice. (Science Daily)
Red wine 'won't extend your lifespan' Jul 4, 2008
Treated mice tended to have better bone health, as measured by thickness, volume, mineral content and density, and bending stiffness compared to the non-treated control group. The researchers also found that those animals fed on resveratrol were unlikely to develop cataracts in their eyes as compared to those who weren't given the dietary supplement. (Hindu)
Risk of Dying Linked to Low Vitamin D Jun 24, 2008
Adequate levels of vitamin D are also essential for bone health, and low levels are associated with osteoporosis and. The study's researchers suggest that boosting vitamin D levels may be important to maintaining general good health. (WebMD)
Three Cups of Tea Daily Reduce Heart Risk Jun 20, 2008
This is in direct opposition to earlier beliefs that the caffeine and fluoride in tea had a negative effect on bone health. The study found other bonuses from tea including improved alertness and mood levels and protection against cavities. (Newsmax)
Control your waistline Jun 19, 2008
It's also vital in maintaining bone health, as calcium is a component of bone. Go for low-fat versions instead. (iAfrica.com)
Lack of vitamin D rampant in infants, teens Jun 17, 2008
"Vitamin D deficiency is much more of a health problem than anyone realized," says Catherine Gordon, director of the bone health program at Children's Hospital Boston ... A review of vitamin D medical literature published last July in The New England Journal of Medicine by Michael Holick, professor of medicine, physiology and biophysics at Boston University Medical School and director of the Bone Health Care Clinic there, indicated that numerous studies are showing vitamin D does much more than... (USA Today)
Battlebone diseasewith weight training Jun 11, 2008
Weight-bearing exercise contributes to maintaining bone health. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Vitamin D good for men's hearts? Jun 10, 2008
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and is considered important for bone health. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteoporosis in adults and rickets in children. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Are babies hurt by lack of vitamin D? Jun 9, 2008
One of the study's most surprising conclusions is that the primary risk factor for vitamin D deficiency was breastfeeding without supplementation, rather than children's skin color or the time of year, said lead author Dr. Catherine Gordon, director of the Bone Health Program at Children's Hospital. "A tenfold increase in risk is huge. It's a startling difference" Gordon said, although she acknowledged that the actual number of exclusively breast-fed children was small. (Boston Globe)
Low Vitamin D Associated with PAD Jun 9, 2008
Adequate vitamin D levels are necessary for bone health, but researchers are only beginning to explore vitamin D's connection to cardiovascular disease. Dr. Michal L. Melamed from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York and colleagues analyzed data from a national survey in which vitamin D levels were measured in 4,839 U.S. adults. (Newsmax)
Sunlight and Vitamin D Deficiency Jun 6, 2008
Sunshine stimulates vitamin D production which is necessary for bone health ... Recently, though, more has been learned about the importance of vitamin D. One researcher, Dr. Michael Hollick, a professor of medicine at Boston University Medical Center and the author of The UV Advantage believes people need a certain amount of sun exposure not only for good bone health but to prevent a host of diseases that are linked with vitamin D deficiency. (Suite101.com)
Go Green... With Veggies That Is! Jun 4, 2008
Vitamin K is best known for its blood clotting properties, but more research has shown it is also important for bone health and for protecting us from free radical damage on the cellular level. It is also noted for improving lung function. (Suite101.com)
Vitamin D Deficiency Puts 40% of U.S. Infants and Toddlers At Risk Jun 3, 2008
director, bone health program, Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass ... "These data underscore the fact that breast-fed infants should be supplemented with vitamin D," said study author Dr. Catherine Gordon, director of the bone health program at Children's Hospital in Boston ... In addition to helping maintain bone health, Gordon said that vitamin D also appears to play a role in maintaining the immune system and that people with low levels of vitamin D may be more susceptible to autoimmune... (Health-Finder)
Bone Drug Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence Jun 3, 2008
It's about Zometa," Mortimer said. "We know that this drug improves bone health, but there is also some evidence that it may actually have an effect on cancer cells, and the fact that this was seen in this population is very exciting. " "This is going to open up a new opportunity for patients, and also for further research," said Dr. Edith Perez, chairwoman of the breast cancer clinic at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla. "It has some limitations in that it was done only in premenopausal... (MEDLINEplus)
Study backs vitamin D in cancer fight Jun 1, 2008
It is necessary for bone health. Professor Pamela Goodwin of the University of Toronto said although the new research showed that poor vitamin D levels raised the risk of death from breast cancer, scientists had not yet determined the optimum amount to be taken as a supplement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
XanGo Introduces 3SIXTY5 Whole Food Nutrition Multi-Vitamin May 31, 2008
"3SIXTY5's superior blend of specialty nutrients supports cardiovascular health as well as bone and joint nutrition*. Our women's formula provides higher nutrient elements for bone health while 3SIXTY5 for men has a prostate health deliverable," said XanGo Chief Marketing Officer John Digles. "3SIXTY5 is an intelligent, superior absorption formulation with the right amount of nutrients in convenient AM and PM packaging. Together with XanGo Juice, 3SIXTY5 is designed to deliver optimal... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Current Vitamin D Recommendations Fraction Of Safe, Perhaps Essential Levels For Children May 29, 2008
According to new research this order-of-magnitude increase could improve the bone health of children worldwide and may have other long-term health benefits. See also. (Science Daily)
Chairside: Do you have gum disease? May 28, 2008
Your diet should contain adequate calcium for bone health, and vitamins C and B. Pregnant women are at greater risk to damage from plaque because of hormonal changes and morning sickness. So are people with herpes, or who are prone to fungal infections such as oral thrush. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
