The following information is taken from the NOS website. Phytates and Oxalates A wide range of foods contain dietary phytates and oxalates, which bind to calcium and decrease absorption. The presence of phytates and oxalates are not a significant contributor to calcium loss unless consumed in excessive quantities, and the foodstuffs they are present in remain an essential part of...
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Elderly people should be prescribed dance and tai chi to prevent falls, under new guidance for physiotherapists The following information is taken from the telegraph. Preventing falls in the elderly can help people live independently for longer, reduce hip fractures and save the NHS money. Simple exercise programmes and balance training can significantly reduce the risk of falling, new guidance...
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The following information is taken from the BBC website. Nasa scientists believe they have found a way to spot osteoporosis bone loss at the earliest disease stages Currently, the condition can go undetected for years and may only be diagnosed with scans after weakening of the bones has led to a fracture. The new test - designed partly with astronauts...
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