Sentences with phrase «which increases the risk of osteoporosis»

Accelerated loss of calcium from bones, which increases the risk of osteoporosis and fractures

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New research suggests that regular consumption of chocolate may weaken bone density and strength, which in turn could increase the risk of health problems such as osteoporosis and fracture.

Dr. Rivera added that a definite link has not been established between osteopenia in childhood and osteoporosis later in life, which increases the risk of brittle and porous bones, and ultimately, fracture risk.

Soy also helps preserve bone density, which is a crucial benefit since menopausal women are at an increased risk of osteoporosis.

For example, an andropausal man whose serum test results indicate total testosterone at normal levels may still be experiencing loss of muscle and libido, prostate enlargement, and erectile dysfunction, along with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and depression, if most of his testosterone is bound, which becomes increasingly likely in men > 50, the age at which testosterone levels typically begin to decline, while levels of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) increase with age.14

Chronic antacid use also impairs absorption of minerals, including calcium, which can increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.

Yet in recent years, some researchers have hypothesized that the osteoporosis seen among the elderly in modern civilizations, which manifests itself as reduced bone density and increased risk of fracture, 2 is attributable to an excess of vitamin A.

This unhealthy ratio, to which commercial mayonnaise and other processed foods contribute, increases your risk of developing heart diseases, some cancers, Type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis, as well as inflammatory and autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Lycopene's positive antioxidant effect can benefit bone health, preventing osteoporosis and therefore reducing the risk of fractures, which insures increased mobility and independence as we age.

Many people with thyroid problems are at an increased risk for osteoporosis, which is softening of the bones, according to Kelly Frick, author of «The Everything Thyroid Diet Book.»

Corticosteroid treatment is linked to an increased risk of osteoporosis — a condition in which the bones become less dense and more likely to fracture.

Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease that's characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density which can lead to an increased risk of fracture.