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Higher Risk of Hip Fractures for Breast Cancer SurvivorsWomen who have early menopause due to breast cancer treatments could end up with hip fractures due to bone loss.- A Way to Reduce Hip Fractures in the Elderly?Hip fractures are not only painful, but they can lead to potentially fatal complications. A new study shows there may be a simple way to reduce the risk of elderly fractures - through the power of exercise.
- Acid Reflux Medications May Pose Hip Fracture Risk for Post Menopausal WomenAcid reflux can be very painful, but nothing compared to the pain of a hip fracture. If you are a women who takes acid reflux medication, learn why you may want to find other methods to get rid of acid reflux without risking fractures in later life.
- What is Your Risk for Hip Fracture?A description of hip fractures, assessing your risk, how they occur and how to prevent them.
Elderly Hip Fractures Possibly Minimized by Dietary ProteinSeniors who take the at least the recommended amount of dietary protein per day have less risk of getting hip fractures.- Three Causes for Hip Joint PainThree things that can cause your hip joint to ache.
Older People and Injuries from FallsTwenty-five percent of people die within one year of a hip fracture.- Learn How to Protect Yourself Against Hip FracturesThis articles describes natural ways which can be implemented immediately to protect yourself against hip fractures.
- Hip Fractures, Risks for DVT and the Importance of SupportFor individuals who suffer from complications associated with hip fracture, surgery is often necessary with risks for developing deep vein thrombosis, DVT.
- Asymptomatic Hip Fracture Complications in Young AdultsOffering an overview of the complications associated with asymptomatic hip fractures in young adults
Study: Hip Protectors Failed to Prevent Hip Fractures in Nursing HomesThe study was a large clinical trial and was halted because results showed that older adults that used the designed hip protector had a higher incidence (3.1%) of hip fractures due to falls than the non users (2.5%) of the hip protection device- PPI Antacids Linked to Hip Fractures in People Over 50Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), developed in the 1980s, were the new generation of stomach antacids, and they do their job well. Now, though, a new review has shown that these medications may increase the risk of hip fractures in seniors.
- Hip Fractures- Why They Are Serious and How to Avoid ThemHip fractures and their complications are serious business. Learn why and how to decrease your chances of experiencing one.
Hip Fractures in Men: The Estrogen ImplicationBoth men and women carry levels of estrogen and testosterone. Studying the implications of bone health on men, estrogen has been found to play a key role in the incidence of hip fractures.- 20,000 Seniors Will Die from Falls This Year – Here’s What You Can Do to Prevent It!In the most recent stats available, the CDC reported that, among those 65 or older, almost 20,000 died (most unnecessarily) from fall injuries and 82% of all fall deaths were among seniors.
- The Senior Population & Common Ailments They Suffer FromIf you're curious about which ailments affect the senior population a majority of the time, this article gives you an overview of the most popular ailments in this age group.
- Hip Fractures and BalanceAs we age we lose our sense of balance. Specific exercises can help us maintain and improve balance. Many fractures are directly connected with loss of balance.