Bone Health
October 20, 2025 was World Osteoporosis Day and October is Menopause Awareness Month. Ellen Khalifa highlighted a New York Times article on osteoporosis in men, noting that one in five men over 50 face fractures, with higher mortality rates than women. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared a Huffington Post article on menopause’s impact on eye health,…
September 25th, our focus is Longevity — a broad theme that touches every part of healthy aging. Longevity includes falls prevention, nutrition, bone health, skin health, sexual health, dental health, brain health, multigenerational connection, sleep, and even men’s health. September 22–26, is Falls Prevention Week, so we’re exploring how balance, movement, and mindset can help…
Benjamin Surmi highlighted a significant study reported by NPR July 28, 2025, showing that structured lifestyle changes, including exercise and diet, can improve brain health and reduce dementia risk. The Alzheimer’s Association’s $40 million commitment to implementing these findings was noted. Ellen Khalifa discussed the importance of protein intake during menopause, emphasizing its role in…
Ellen Khalifa highlighted a Women’s Health article on bone health, emphasizing the importance of early prevention and the rising rates of osteoporosis among younger generations. Dr. Zalan Alam discussed a BBC article on using “poo pills” to treat antibiotic-resistant infections, noting the potential of gut microbiome therapy. Debbie Howard shared an NPR article on caregiving,…
We discussed the importance of osteoporosis awareness and prevention, highlighting a Women’s Health article on using weighted vests for bone health. Note that May is osteoporosis awareness month. Ellen Khalifa emphasized starting with low weights (less than 5% body weight) and progressing gradually. Ray Gordon commented extensively on weighted exercising and proper use of weighted…
Bone and Joint Health National Action Week is October 12-18. World Osteoporosis Day is October 20. Experts joined us to talk about Bone Health, Osteoporosis, the Osteoboost product and Wellen. Note we discussed calcium supplementation precautions on our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club show on October 15, 2024 with Dr. Zalan Alam.…
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, and Ray Gordon. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Dr. Zalan Alam, MBBS, FRCGP GP Partner and Clinical Director IMC March 12, 2024 Calcium Supplements Precaution https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-calcium-vitamin-d-supplements-can-lower-postmenopausal-womens-risk-of-cancer-but-raise-risk-of-heart-disease 2023 Calcium Precautions Article https://abc7.com/calcium-supplements-research-study/13443273/ 2018 Calcium Precautions Study Catherine Johnson MD Comments: “Great conversation regarding bone…
