When energetic youngsters happily run down the stairs, it seems as though there are springs attached to their feet. However, as people age, the spring in their steps vanishes and they would rather go down the stairs holding the railings. It is not weakness or pain that makes them do so, it is the fear of falling that looms large in their minds. Osteoporosis causes that fear...more

Do you feel that your bones are weak or do you suffer from joints pain? If yes then you could be suffering from calcium deficiency. But this can be taken care by taking calcium rich food or calcium supplements. Calcium supplements have become very popular in last decade and have become a daily routine for many...more

A tiny pointed outgrowth of the bone is a bone spur. Most people may not be aware that they have a bone spur as there are no symptoms suggesting their presence. If other bones and tissues are pressurized or a tendon gets rubbed against a muscle due to the presence of a bone spur then it will eventually lead to pain, swelling and tearing...more

Bone density is an important and key factor that actually helps determine how healthy you are. Strong bones are a must to help your body function efficiently. Your everyday activities will be hindered without strong bones. Did you know that there are foods that impede bone density if they are taken in excess? Let's find out what they are...more

At some point of time, an individual might find that he is having difficulty in blood clotting. He might experience prolonged bleeding with trauma and injury. This condition might result from a malfunctioning of a protein which is essential for blood clotting. In the broader sense, this might be due to the deficiency of Vitamin K...more