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Timing of supplementation, not just quantity key to how your bones adapt to exercise training!

June 19, 2013
Washington, June 19 (ANI): Taking calcium and vitamin D before exercise may influence how bones adapt to exercise, according to a new study. The study lead author Vanessa D. Sherk, PhD, postdoctoral research fellow at the …

Cheese and other milk products great for boosting your oral health!

June 7, 2013
A new study led by an Indian-origin researcher has claimed that cheese and other dairy products can help protect the teeth. Cheese and other dairy products is very important for bones and overall health, however there’s little …

4 reasons why you should eat tofu

April 24, 2013
People often have this misconception that only lean meat can provide proteins to your body. What they fail to count in is the wonder food called tofu. It is one the most nutritious food items which has ample amounts of proteins …

Calcium supplements double risk of heart disease in women

March 31, 2013
Did you know that ninety-nine percent of the body's calcium is stored in our bones and teeth for structural support? In an age when we all have easy access to artificial calcium supplements, a number of us tend to go overboard …

Want stronger bones? Eat more milk products and yogurt

February 3, 2013
Dairy products such as milk and yogurt promote healthier hip bones than cream, says a new finding from a Harvard Medical School affiliate. Choosing low-fat milk or yogurt over cream can increase intake of protein, calcium and …

Osteoporosis: What you ought to know

December 13, 2012
The term osteoporosis is synonymous with women > low calcium > weak bones > fractures. But there is more to the osteoporosis story than just calcium deficiency. Osteoporosis is the weakening of bones such that they are …

Calcium isn’t enough for resisting fractures!

December 13, 2012
If you thought popping calcium pills could prevent osteoporosis, you might not be entirely right. New research by a researcher of Indian-origin shows that a lesser-known protein called osteocalcin might play a very important role …

Healthy Diwali recipe: Hariyali Dal

April 25, 2013
Just because the festive season is here doesn't mean you have to binge on unhealthy food items. Try this dal with steamed rice or rotis. This is an excellent dish if you want to give your guests a healthy treat this Diwali! …

Vitamin D deficiency – a growing health concern among the young

November 7, 2012
Does your teenage daughter often complain of backache and joint pain? Is your college-going cousin always lethargic? Vitamin D deficiency among youngsters, which causes such problems, is becoming common these days and is a …

Low calcium intake can lead to hormonal imbalance

October 19, 2012
Weak bones, kidney stones and fractures may lead to the diagnosis of hyper-parathyroidism, common in women between 50 to 60 years of age. Research has now shown that calcium intake - through diet or supplements -  can help …

World Osteoporosis Day: Exercise, exposure to sun keeps disease away

October 19, 2012
May 20 is World Osteoporosis  Day. Working for long hours every night as a BPO employee, 35-year-old Aarti Thakur soon developed pain in her wrist and hips. She had developed Vitamin D deficiency due to lack of exposure to …

Why you need Calcium

November 20, 2012
  What's  all the hoopla about Calcium? Are calcium supplements really required? We have seen so many ads on the importance of calcium in our diet, does it really matter? Here are a few answers to those questions you all …

Calcium Rich Breakfast: Bread Bhurji

April 25, 2013
Want to serve your family something different yet nutritious this morning? Step away from the usual bread. Here is something new, a recipe made of whole wheat bread and curd packed with calcium, fiber and vitamins.  Quick to …

Calcium Rich Recipe: Tomato Kadhi

April 25, 2013
Tomatoes are very low in calories and provide plenty of Calcium and vitamin A  required for glowing skin, healthy vision and strong bones and teeth. This is a low calorie, quick and easy to make recipe. With the inclusion of …