Category Bonehealth

Chronic Kidney disease meets Osteoporosis.

What do we need to know to manage the relationship while preserving bone health? Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and osteoporosis are two distinct medical conditions, but they often interact in a complex manner due to the intricate relationship between bone…

Is Calcium,A friend or A foe?

Calcium is one of the most important essential mineral for bone and overall health.It helps to build and maintain strong healthy bones.Most of the excess calcium is stored in the bones and teeth.Calcium is also important for muscle and nerve…

Physical Health=Physical Function

Healthy bones and muscles ,your link to great physical health. The ability to move freely, have fast reaction times, rising from the chair unaided, having wider range of motion in the joints, to perform daily life activities with ease..these are…

DXA-More than Bone density test!

DXA (dual energy x ray absorbmetry) is the gold standard tool for assessing bone density and body composition, and is widely used in both clinical and research environments globally but hugely underutilised with limited access to it in South Africa.…