Is Dairy Really the Best Source of Calcium?
It’s not uncommon knowledge that for strong, healthy bones we need adequate calcium in our diets. In adults ages 19-70 it is recommended that you get an average of 1,000mg of calcium per day. In adults ages 70+, it’s recommended you consume 1,200mg of calcium per day. At this point, it’s likely your mind is asking, got milk?, which isn’t surprising as the most common sources of calcium are milk, cheese, yogurt and other dairy items. It’s important to note, though, that consum
Creating a Routine for a Deep, Restful Night’s Sleep
How do you spend the last hour of your day? For many of us it’s spent watching TV, looking at our phones, or reading off of a screen. We tend to look at this as “winding down,” but then have trouble turning our mind off and falling fast asleep. The secret to waking up chipper, well-rested, wide-eyed and bushy tailed isn’t to take 30 years off our age. It’s a better nighttime routine. The great thing about this is that once you find something that works for you, it’s can be fu
Four Potentially Major Side Effects of Osteoporosis Drugs
If you’re diagnosed with osteoporosis, chances are your doctor will give you a laundry list of reasons why you should consider taking prescription drugs to treat it. Usually these reasons will include the potential ramifications, in their opinion, that might happen if you don’t take the drugs. What they will usually neglect to tell you is the potential side effects of these drugs and how those side effects may leave you regretting this decision for the rest of your life. All
