The National Dairy Council, in association with Cappagh Hospital Foundation, has launched an awareness campaign to educate consumers on the importance of bone health through the life stages. The Mind Your Bones campaign covers the area of bone health and common musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoporosis ahead of World Osteoporosis Day on 20th October … [Read more...]
Drinking Tea Reduces Risk Of Hip Fracture
People who drink one to four cups of tea each day have a lower risk of hip fracture than those who drink no tea according to a new study published in Osteoporosis International. [1] Commenting on the study, Dr Carrie Ruxton, an independent dietitian and member of the Tea Advisory Panel (TAP), notes: “A number of studies have linked tea consumption with reduced risk of … [Read more...]
Healthy Bones: Simple Strategies To Reach Your Recommended Calcium Intake
The month of October can often be a busy time as we try to pack our busy schedules into shorter days and prepare for family fun at Halloween, which is just around the corner. However, one date that shouldn’t be ignored this month is October 20th, which marks World Osteoporosis Day. This is a day that raises awareness about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment … [Read more...]
Ground-breaking ‘nutrition economics’ study finds that eating more dairy foods can help to reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures-related healthcare costs
Doctors have been urged to raise awareness among patients of the importance of consuming sufficient dietary calcium for healthy bones. The advice follows pioneering new research showing that boosting calcium intake through increases in dairy food consumption could contribute to reducing the risk of osteoporotic bone fractures and thus lead to major savings in healthcare … [Read more...]