5 Arthritis Food Myths
One in four adults have some form of arthritis. If you are living with painful, stiff, inflamed joints, you may have heard claims that...
Eat Edamame!
The Folklore. Soybeans originated in Southeast Asia and were first cultivated by the Chinese as early as 1100 BC. It didn’t take long for...
Menopause and Bone Health
Q: I’m going through menopause. Should I be taking calcium and vitamin D supplements for my bones?
A: Bess Dawson-Hughes, MD, endocrinologist, professor of medicine,...
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Climate Change Impacting Coffee . . . Diet and Gout
Q: I was interested to learn about the negative environmental impact of food waste (February...
Move More, More Often to Maintain Weight Loss
Move More, More Often to Maintain Weight Loss
A study provided six months of mediated behavior change and dietary counselling for weight loss to relatively...
Should YOU Worry About Osteoporosis?
In estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, a bone disease that occurs when the body loses calcium from bone faster than it builds new...
Keep Gout at Bay
More than nine million U.S. adults are living with the painful symptoms and disability caused by gout. Diet is an important part of avoiding...
Joint Pain and You
If you currently suffer from joint pain—or hope to prevent it—don’t be tempted by ads and fads. Beyond taking any medications recommended by your...
Maintaining Bone Health
Our bones support us, literally, in everything we do. They protect our vital organs, store important minerals the body relies upon, and keep us...
Q. I was recently diagnosed with gout. Which foods should I avoid?
Q. I was recently diagnosed with gout. Which foods should I avoid?