Calcium supplements can increase risk of stroke

Calcium supplements can increase risk of stroke New Delhi: A new study finds that too many Calcium supplements can increase your risk of a stroke or a heart attack. You may think nothing of taking a calcium supplement every other day - and till now, may have assumed not just that it's beneficial, but harmless too! Think again - A study published in the British Medical Journal finds it could increase your risk of stroke and heart...
08:40 AM, May 05, 2011

Garlic can reduce risk of arthritis

Garlic can reduce risk of arthritis London: It may do no favours for your breath, but enjoying a diet rich in garlic, onions and leeks could reduce your risk of developing the most common form of arthritis. Researchers at King's College, London and the University of East Anglia investigated possible links between diet and the painful joint disease, reports dailymail.co.uk. They found that women who ate a lot of allium vegetables (in the garlic family) had...
12:55 PM, Dec 20, 2010

Osteoporosis: India's next big health worry

Osteoporosis: India's next big health worry New Delhi: Almost one in three urban Indian women past the age of 45 has osteoporosis, a disease that makes bones fragile and fracture-prone. India, after China sees the most cases of osteoporosis in Asia. By 2050, half of the world's fractures will occur in India according to a startling new survey by the Arthritis Foundation of India. "It's a grave threat. It's expected that there will be about 36...
01:38 PM, Nov 09, 2010
Weak bones not a disease just for the aged

Weak bones not a disease just for the aged

Teenagers today are at a high risk of getting Osteoporosis. ...
08:12 PM, Oct 20, 2008

Lack of proper diet can make teen bones brittle

Lack of proper diet can make teen bones brittle Osteoporosis is no longer an old woman's disease. ...
12:42 PM, Oct 03, 2008
No time to workout? Try power plates

No time to workout? Try power plates

Kolkata: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday said in-form Yuvraj Singh will have to keep his cool when he comes out to bat in front of his home crowd in the high-voltage World Cup semifinal against Pakistan in Mohali on Wednesday. "He has been in outstanding form throughout the tournament. Semi-final is a big game and he needs to keep his cool. He will be playing in his home ...
03:52 PM, Jan 09, 2008

Osteoporosis not just an old woman's disease: docs

Osteoporosis not just an old woman's disease: docs Some women develop osteoporosis even in their 20s called Osteopenia. ...
10:56 AM, Oct 23, 2007

Start exercising now, keep bone disease at bay

Start exercising now, keep bone disease at bay  Osteoporosis is one of the leading causes of disability especially among the elderly. ...
10:14 AM, Sep 07, 2007

Watch out for bones that break easily

Watch out for bones that break easily Bones that break easily are brittle and fragile: a condition called osteoporosis that affects 24-25 million Indians. ...
03:42 PM, May 16, 2007

Depression can weaken bones: study

Depression can weaken bones: study Depression can lead to osteoporosis but anti-depressant drugs could be used to treat it, say scientists. ...
02:57 PM, Oct 31, 2006

Cola cans could spell bone disaster

Cola cans could spell bone disaster A study hints that consuming diet, regular and decaffeinated cola could increase the risk of osteoporosis in women. ...
04:14 PM, Oct 08, 2006
Want to be strong? Drink milk

Want to be strong? Drink milk

Milk is a rich source of calcium that strengthens our bones and teeth and keeps our muscles and nerves healthy. ...
06:36 PM, Aug 22, 2006

Colas not cool for women: Study

Colas not cool for women: Study According to a recent study the chemical concentrate of colas leads to the loss of bone-mineral density in women. ...
06:18 PM, Aug 20, 2006
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