Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeletal system of the body. It occurs when the body produces too little new bone tissue or wears out old bone tissue too quickly. When either, or both happen, bones of the body become brittle and highly susceptible to fractures, even from minor forms of trauma. Osteoporosis may affect … Read more
There’s nothing quite like catching up with a friend over a good cup of coffee – you can easily lose track of time and chat for hours. Coffee brings us together, reminds of us our laughter around a dinner table and those early hours of the morning when the house is totally quiet and you’re enjoying … Read more
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bone health to deteriorate, resulting in weak, porous bone. The bone density decreases and fractures risk increases, and in severe cases of osteoporosis, even mild stress like coughing, or bending over can cause bone fracture. Osteoporosis causes hip fracture and osteoporotic fracture in the lower back … Read more
What Counts As Elderly Abandonment? When the person/group of people responsible for the care of an elderly person deserts or otherwise fails to provide the necessary care to the older adult, it is a case of elderly abandonment. The caregivers have in short, failed to provide the elderly individual, the necessary goods and services required … Read more
This article talks about things you should look for in a device for the elderly to listen to audiobooks and offers suggestions for your purchase. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot or you can scroll down for detailed reviews. It is common knowledge that physical exercise is good … Read more
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes loss of bone mass and bone density. Osteoporosis adversely impacts bone health, causing bone fracture, especially in the femoral neck, lumbar spine, or rotator cuff region. It impairs the mobility and independence of the person. Osteoporosis results in thinner and fragile bones, as the disease decreases the … Read more
Fasting or calorie restriction for weight loss and well-being is widely popular. However, the impact of these diet plans on bone mass, bone density, and overall bone health is yet to be wholly established. Several studies have reported that fasting poses a risk factor for those who have osteoporosis. It can adversely affect bone mass … Read more
Hiking is an enjoyable sports activity. It not only keeps you fit but also uplifts your mood and morale. If hiking has been part of your active lifestyle, it can be pretty depressing to let go of it post a knee replacement surgery. But fret not! With the advancement in medical sciences and technology, you … Read more
The short answer to this question is a yes, knee replacement qualifies for disability. Knee replacement surgeries have been listed under conditions qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits as per the Social Security Administration. You may avail of these benefits if you have undergone a knee replacement surgery that has left you unable to do … Read more
Are you a cyclist wondering when to get back to bike riding after your scheduled knee replacement surgery? Or, are you non-cyclist thinking about whether bike riding is a safe exercise after your knee surgery? If you are either, let us tell you that bike riding can be done after knee replacement surgery and that … Read more