The powerful role of DXA in chronic disease and weight management. In today’s healthcare landscape, chronic conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, cardiovascular disease, and Osteoporosis are placing increasing pressure on both patients and primary healthcare systems. While traditional…
Unlock Your Fitness Potential in 2026 with DXA Body Composition Scans In 2026, fitness isn’t just about how much you weigh — it’s about what your body is actually made of. The days of obsessing over the bathroom scale are fading fast. Instead,…
By nourishing your body with natural collagen sources like chicken feet broth, you are already building a strong foundation for healthy muscles, joints, and bones. To go a step further, consider booking a DXA body composition and bone density scan at InsureSPR Health. It’s the most accurate way to see how your muscles, fat, and bones are working together, helping you detect early changes, track your progress, and protect your mobility for the future. Investing in your nutrition and monitoring your body with DXA is a powerful combination for lasting strength and healthy ageing.
Why this matters now! Your teens and early 20s are when you “bank” most of the bone you’ll use for the rest of life. Roughly 40% of bone mass is built during adolescence, ~90% by age 18, and peak bone…
Osteoporosis weakens the skeleton—including the jawbones that support your teeth. That’s why people with low bone density often see more tooth loss, receding bone around teeth (alveolar bone loss), and gum problems than their peers. Several recent studies and reviews…
Why It Matters for Bone Health By Isabel Vasquez, RD, LDN (original article on EatingWell.com, August 18, 2025). Repurposed for InsureSPR Health. Constipation is more common than many realize. In fact, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney…
A New Frontier in Bone Health Care Osteoporosis—a condition of weakened bones that increases the risk of fractures—is often called a silent disease. It progresses without symptoms until a break occurs, typically in the hip, spine, or wrist. As the…
Introduction Picture this: You’re strolling to the kitchen, your trusty Jack Russell zooms past, and before you know it, you’re airborne – not in a superhero way, but in a “call the ambulance” way. Back in the day, you’d have…
A South African Perspective Originally published in Prevention By Karla Walsh & Samantha MacAvoy, adapted for South Africa Protein is essential for repairing and building muscle, especially when paired with strength training. Experts recommend aiming for around 0.8–1g per kg…
By InsureSPR Health Sudden back pain that feels sharp, deep, or persistent isn’t always a simple muscle strain. For many people—especially those over 50—it could signal something more serious: a vertebral wedge fracture, often linked to osteoporosis, the silent disease…
