Fight Osteoporosis: Drink Less Soda
Posted April 30, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Alexandra Haller
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Her News
The battle for your bone health rages on. New research says too many soft drinks are linked with adverse consequences on your calcium and vitamin D levels. There are a few possibilities…
Dieters - Protect Your Bones with Calcium
Posted April 21, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Kathleen Blanchard
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control
Past studies have associated dieting with bone loss. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that you can protect yourself by consuming 1 or 1.8g/day (1000-1800mg) of calcium during periods of moderate weight loss.
“Compared with obese persons, overweight persons may…
Do Dense Bones Mean Strong Bones?
Posted March 12, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her News
As a woman, you might spend a lot of time worrying and wondering about your bone density, with talk of osteoporosis and bone loss all over health magazines and television programs. Hopefully, you already use exercise as one means of staving…
Build Your Bones - At Any Age
Posted February 25, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Motivation, Her News
The benefits of strength training for women are often touted by medical experts - even two sessions of moderate weight lifting each week can, they say, help prevent bone loss and stave off osteoporosis. But can older women still reap…
The Menstrual Cycle, Oral Contraceptives and Athletic Performance: How Are They Related?
Posted August 10, 2007 at 06:00 PM by Bridget Sullivan
Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her News, Special Features
The following article was submitted by A.J. Melnikas. A.J. Melnikas currently works in clinical research. In the past, she has worked with non-profit health organizations targeting women’s and adolescent health issues. She will begin MPH studies this fall. An avid runner and coach, A.J. has completed 4 marathons and is…
Her Active Philosopher: Ripping Off the Band-Aids
Posted July 23, 2007 at 11:26 AM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Her Motivation, Her Nutrition, Her Story, Special Features
In this weekly column, Her Active Philosopher, Senior writer Katie Drummond, waxes philosophical and writes lyrically as she invites us on her personal health and fitness journey. You can read her previous columns by clicking on the following links: column one;
Nutrition tips for women with amenorrhea
Posted June 14, 2007 at 12:15 PM by Bridget Sullivan
Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Workout Fuel, Special Features
The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark. Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW 2007 Food Guide for…
Calorie restriction without exercise may lead to bone loss
Posted May 4, 2007 at 06:00 PM by Jennifer Lipman
Section: Her Fitness, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control
Cut the calories, check the scale, and a couple of weeks later you weigh less. However, a new study suggests that this decrease in weight is due to bone loss caused by lack of exercise when you just cut calories for a diet.
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