Understanding Osteoporosis: How DXA Can Help

Understanding Osteoporosis: How DXA Can Help

May is National Osteoporosis Month, and it’s an opportunity to shed some light on a disease that’s responsible for more than 2 million broken bones every year in the United States. So, let’s dive into bone health and the surprisingly simple ways you can prevent this widespread bone disease from impacting your health.

Not So Sweet: The Trouble with Sugar 

Not So Sweet: The Trouble with Sugar 

Obesity is on the rise, and experts point to many factors including sedentary lifestyles, screen time and diet. This month, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a statement identifying sugar as one of the major culprits, saying “excess consumption of added sugars, especially from sugary drinks, poses a grave health threat to children and adolescents.”