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It’s common to think of your bones as solid and unchanging, but they’re composed of living tissue constantly in flux. Consider: Every year, 15% of your spine and 5% of your hips are replaced with new ...

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Low bone density is no longer a disease of the elderly. It is increasingly detected in the young adults, warning of the ...

You realise the importance of a healthy heart and strong muscles, but have you ever thought about training your bones? Nearly 20% of women under 30 already showing signs of low bone density and ...

Vitamin D3 plus calcium offers no overall bone or muscle benefit in adolescents with perinatal HIV infection but appears to increase lumbar spine bone density in those with vitamin D insufficiency.

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