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Grapefruit - Why You Should Make It Part of Your New Year

This new year, maybe you should resolve to eat more grapefruit. I know, it sounds like a bizarre request, but hear me out. Nutritionally speaking, ... Read More »

Daily Fit Tip: Get your calcium

Calcium is a vital nutrient for strong bones and teeth. For women in particular, calcium is important to help ward off osteoporosis later in life. ... Read More »

Resist bone-density loss

For female runners, all those miles can eventually do a number on your bone-density levels, says a recent report from the Journal of Athletic ... Read More »

Antidepressants linked to loss of bone density

Researchers found that certain antidepressants, such as Lexapro and Prozac, can lead to bone density loss. Great -- that will really lift people's ... Read More »

Seniors: Tests you absolutely must get

If you're over 65, now is the time to look after health, especially if haven't been doing so up until now. And the most important thing if to talk to ... Read More »

On the pill? You may need more calcium

Women taking birth control pills may need to keep an eye on their calcium intake, as researchers have discovered that oral contraceptives can decrease ... Read More »

Gymnastics helps kids build strong bones

If you want your kids to have stronger bones and avoid osteoporosis later in life, encouraging gymnastics and other high-impact sports activities ... Read More »

How strength training helps you look younger

When you hear that lifting weights helps people look younger you probably think along the lines of exercise and toning equals weight loss and a ... Read More »

Tip: get a bone density test soon

If you don't get enough elemental calcium (hint: more than and from a better source than milk) and you've easily broken bones before, you may want to ... Read More »