A Bone of Contention: Osteoporosis and Weight
Traditionally, excess weight was once considered to be protective of bone health. Make no bones about it, researchers are finding the situation far more complicated. Ironically, both lowered weight subsequent to weight loss and increased weight seen in obesity may be risk factors that lead to osteoporosis. read more
Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center - Category: Nutrition Authors: Sylvia R. Karasu, M.D. Tags: Aging Diet Health Self-Help adipose tissue bone DXA fractures Obesity osteoporosis overweight stem cells Source Type: news
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