vitamin d

Bone Up on Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, the loss of bone mass as we age, could affect half of all Americans over 50 by 2020. It is defined as bone loss of about 25 percent, which results in fragile bones that fracture easily. Its reputation as an old person's disease stems from the fact that bone [...]

Let the Sunshine in!

Are you one of the millions of Americans who spends most of their working and free time indoors? If so, you may be missing out on the important benefits of sunshine, which not only lifts the spirit, but also helps the body create an essential nutrient—vitamin D. Early in this [...]

Osteoporosis: The Calcium Connection

Reducing the Risk for Osteoporosis Osteoporosis (or porous bones) is a fragile, frightening reality for at least 15 million North Americans. What begins as a slight and initially painless decrease in bone mass eventually leaves bones weakened and susceptible to fracture. It turns strong backs into weak, healthy strides into [...]