Prevent Fractures
May 22, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Scientists Discover What Makes Bones Fracture-Resistant (It’s Not What They Thought!)
A team of researchers at Cornell University has unlocked a long-standing mystery of bone mechanics. Aside from elucidating valuable information for supporting bone health, their discovery has far-reaching implications for … Continue Reading →
May 8, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Save Our Bones Bulletin: New Bisphosphonate Risk Calculator; Study Compares Fracture Prediction Tools; Tryptophan And Bone-Muscle Communication
This month we take a deep dive into a range of research relating to bone health and the future of osteoporosis interventions. First, we’ll look at a new initiative to … Continue Reading →
May 1, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Falls And Serious Injury Prevention: A Seldom-Mentioned Benefit Of Exercise
Exercise is well established as a means for reducing the risk of falls. This is essential knowledge for Savers since falls can cause fractures. However, there’s an additional layer of … Continue Reading →
April 10, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Save Our Bones Bulletin: Protein (And Coffee Or Tea) Linked To Fracture Risk; A New (Possibly Better) Way To Assess Bone Health; Study Finds Doctors Don’t Listen To Patients
This month’s bulletin covers new studies about the impact of diet on bone health, new medical technologies for assessing fracture risk, and an honest look at how doctors treat their … Continue Reading →
March 27, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
All About Bone Turnover Markers
The Medical Establishment relies on bone mineral density (BMD) to assess bone health, diagnose osteoporosis and osteopenia, and prescribe drugs. But there’s more to bone health than just density. For … Continue Reading →
February 27, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Most Fractures Are Not Caused By Osteoporosis (Studies Confirm This!)
The Medical Establishment would have you believe that osteoporosis is the major cause of fractures. However, statistics show that most people who break a bone don’t have osteoporosis. Big Pharma … Continue Reading →
January 23, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Understanding Relative Risk: How Big Pharma Fools You With Statistics And How To Know Better
Making health decisions often comes down to a calculation of risk. It is the measurement of the likelihood of a negative outcome, like a disease or a fracture. Risk is … Continue Reading →
December 26, 2022 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Reduce Your Risk Of Fracture By Improving Scores Of These Two Physical Tests
Swedish researchers have found simple physical tests that can be used for predicting fractures. Their findings were so clear that they recommend these tests be included in basic physical examinations … Continue Reading →
March 14, 2022 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Save Our Bones Bulletin: Study Seeks To End Excessive Prescriptions; Popular Osteoporosis Drug Linked To Depression; New Device For Measuring Bone Quality
This month’s Save Our Bones Bulletin looks at the latest news about prescription drugs, their harmful side effects, and how they get prescribed. First, we’ll look at a study out … Continue Reading →
February 7, 2022 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Save Our Bones Bulletin: Microchipping Bones; Why Americans Can’t Climb Stairs; It’s Not Too Late To Get The Benefits Of Exercise
Today’s articles include miraculous feats of biomedical engineering and clear evidence that it’s not too late to extend your life– if you know how. We’ll start with news of a … Continue Reading →