Osteoporosis

Eating disorders are very common amongst American children. Janet Treasure, director of the Eating Disorder Unit in South London states “A recent study on a large sample of American young people (aged 9-14 years) found that 34% of boys and 43.5% of girls had some eating disorder trait” (2012). It is similarly common in adults. It is stated that, “In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life, including…

#Harmful effects of soft drinks _Bubbly and sugary, soft drinks are appealing to your eyes, refreshing to drink, and easy on your pockets but they come at a cost - from obesity to poor bone health to cancer, soft drinks can take a toll on your health._ Be it a mix for your favorite booze or a quick fix for your kid's birthday party, soft drinks come in handy. But remember, apart from lacking in nutrition, the sugary drinks are full of unhealthy ingredients and more importantly, they may not…

“Physical Therapy is an important part of healthcare services in the 21st century. This dynamic profession is committed to identifying the highest functional future of the individual client and striving to reach that goal through different exercises. Physical Therapy is the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.”(Health) There are many people out there that believe physical therapy won’t work…

Understanding Prader-Willi Syndrome Embarking upon one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs can be overwhelming at times. This job being referred to is parenthood. Becoming a parent can definitely be arduous and yet satisfying to say the least. All across the world babies are born each day. That miraculous event is filled with excitement, worry, happiness, and apprehension. Parents are concerned and consumed with the safety and health of their precious children. Questions such as does the…

Energy Drinks First, energy drinks are popular to athletes. They say it helps them to be productive and energetic all day. But most athletes doesn’t care what are the ingredients in an energy drinks, when they heard the word “energy drink” automatically they’ll think it will help them to be productive but they don’t know “an eight ounce can of energy drink has 110 calories, 27g sugar, and 80 milligrams of caffeine compared to 55 milligrams of soda” (Anderson). That explains that energy drinks…

of patients [2]. Despite significant improvement in weight and comorbid conditions, there is growing concern that bariatric surgery may exert a negative effect on the skeleton by accelerating bone loss, thereby increasing bone fragility [3]. Osteoporosis and osteomalacia, resulting from defective mineralization, have been recognized as long-term complications of gastrectomy, an early model for bone change with gastric bypass [4]. Among individuals who lose weight without surgery,…

bone is infected with this disease and can easily be spotted on the scans. The treatment for the disease is typically medication. The medications used for treatment are also used for the treatment are biphosphates, and are also used to treat osteoporosis. Some people that have less severe cases of the disease may not require treatment at all but must be monitored to make sure the disease does not worsen. In extremely severe cases orthopedic surgery may be needed to correct severe bone…

Debunking 3 Myths About PCOS Summary: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of most common illness in women these days. However, many women have no info or awareness about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. This unawareness has given birth to numerous myths about it. Let’s debunk some myths about PCOS. Main Content: A complex hormonal and metabolic issue known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) influences females, and leads to symptoms, such as fertility issues, weight increase, acne, excess hair…

track for since the operation Lily has been experiencing limited mobility, and weight bearing ability. To improve limited mobility, we would suggest a referral to a physiotherapist. A physiotherapist can help with both her hip replacement, and her osteoporosis diagnosis.…

energy, and regulate various body functions. Proteins are composed of chemical compounds called amino acids and are sometimes called the building blocks of proteins. The overuse of them can cause damage to kidneys and can possibly contribute to osteoporosis and cancer. Vitamins was the fourth chapter that I read. Vitamins are organic compounds essential in small amounts for body processes. They enable the body to use the energy provided by carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Vitamins are…