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Ultrasound scans could boost screenings for osteoporosis

A new study that aimed to advance methods of assessing bone health found that data from ultrasound scans were equal to those gathered using X-ray. The way we live shapes our bones. There are a lot of things we can do to help keep our bones healthy. Bone mineral density (BMD) gauges the amount of...

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What diet is best for older adults?

By Monica Beyer Fact checked by Carolyn Robertson A new study has revealed that a diet rich in protein and low in calories can help older adults with obesity lose more weight while maintaining muscle mass and improving bone density. Older adults often lose bone density and muscle mass when they concentrate on shedding weight....