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
When you have dentures, you need to know the right way to take care of them so that they always look their best and you have the healthiest mouth possible. Most of us learn, early on, how to take care of our teeth with toothpaste and mouthwash but denture care is, in a few ways, … Read more
The human body does not grow throughout the lifetime, it peaks in our early youth. Generally, this peak comes at an age between 25-28 and our metabolism begins to slow down from there. Our skeletal system also changes with our age. The bones restructure themselves by breaking down old tissues and building new ones. This … Read more
What is Apple Cider Vinegar? ACV is a commonly available product, prepared by fermenting apple juice with yeast. In addition to acetic acid, ACV contains a small number of other acids, and a few vitamins and minerals. Even though Acetic acid is thought to be a weak acid, in a concentrated state, it can be … Read more
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects millions of people around the globe. It causes the bones to become weak and brittle. Our bones are living tissues that are repeatedly remodeled which means they are constantly broken down and replaced. In a person with osteoporosis, the rate of new bone formation is slower than the rate … Read more
Smoking has detrimental effects on your body. It adversely affects your internal organs and their functioning. Among other disorders that are linked to smoking, scientific research indicates that smoking is also a risk factor for bone weakening, osteoporosis, and fractures. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that around 55 million people in the … Read more
As our parents age, they may start to struggle with aspects of their health and hygiene that they can’t take care of themselves and can’t discuss openly with others. The inability to hold their bladder and elderly incontinence is one such pertinent issue. No one wants to think of their parents walking around, living their … Read more
Osteoporosis is defined as a progressive disease that usually affects the quality and density of bone. It is also known as brittle bone disease. Osteoporosis causes bones to weaken. Weakened bones are more prone to breakage and bone fracture. Bone remodeling is a process where there is a continuous cycle of osteoblastic bone formation and … Read more
We have reviewed the best Tai Chi DVD for Arthritis. If you are in a hurry, the table below gives a quick snapshot of the top ones. Do you have Arthritis and have tried everything but are still struggling to overcome the joint pain? Arthritis is a problem that affects the joints. It commonly occurs … Read more
The bravest of people sometimes get scared when they have to undergo a knee replacement procedure. After all, their mobility depends on it! It is a relief to know that knee replacement surgeries are very safe and highly successful, being performed by specialists worldwide for decades. In this article, you will discover what needs to … Read more