Some researches on relation between exercise and body human health results indicate that in addition to increasing muscle capacity, physical activity can help improve strength, balance, joint mobility, flexibility, agility, the speed with which one walks and physical coordination as a whole. In addition, physical activity has effects favorably on metabolism, blood pressure regulation, and prevention of an excessive increase in weight. (more…)

Osteoporosis is disease affecting the bones, making them fragile and prone to fracture. Osteoporosis is defined as a systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioraton of bone mass tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture. Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by mass loss of the normal density of bone. (more…)

If you are over the age of 65, have osteoporosis, or other health issues related to poor bone health, then you should know how to prevent hip fractures. Too many people do not seriously think they will ever suffer a broken hip. Human nature dictates that it will happen to the other guy. But, waiting until the ambulance pulls up to your home, to take you to the hospital, can be a fatal mistake. (more…)

The amount of “complete” protein a person requires per day is about 0.015 ounces per pound of body weight. This comes to around 2 ounces per day, depending on the size of the person. This amount is required to replace the protein the body loses daily in the form of discarded cells, and proteins broken down or “turned over” through metabolism. Such replacement protein is not used for energy but goes back into the structure of the body.

However, at low calorie levels, the body may divert some of this replacement protein into energy use, and leave you relatively deficient in protein for structural use. (more…)

When approaching menopause or during post-menopause period, most women suffered from menopausal symptoms irritability like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, urination difficulty, night sweats and osteoporosis.

All symptoms above were as the result of your body reducing hormone production as you are aging. It may start as early as age 25 for women, and hormone level production reduce significantly until menopause period. (more…)