If you’re reading this, chances are you or someone you love has dealt with the frustrating twinge of knee pain. You’re not alone. This common complaint affects people of all ages and walks of life. It’s a topic that doctors and researchers at renowned institutions like the Mayo Clinic study in-depth. Knee pain can be…
Overconsumption of sugar is bad for your bones and your health. So why does your body crave it? In this article, you’ll learn about the science behind sugar cravings and the many ways they develop and persist. We’ll also examine a major systematic review of studies on the relationship between sugary drink consumption and bone…
The use of stem cells in bone grafting applications continues to grow in popularity. This is partly due to aging patient populations that require more advanced materials for successful surgical outcomes. At the same time, surgeons are seeking more advanced technologies to treat these patients. Stem cells are unique in that they can be stimulated…
A recent review in the magazine Nature Reviews Microbiology investigated the interactions between the oral and gut microbiomes and their joint effect on human health. Authors Jack A. Gilbert of the University of California San Diego and Erica M. Hartmann of Northwestern University found that while oral microorganisms can invade the gastrointestinal tract and contribute…
Now that summer has arrived, it’s time to take advantage of the free vitamin D that the sun offers. Sun exposure is the ideal way to help us reach the minimum vitamin D level of 32 ng/mL, with an optimum of 50 to 60 ng/mL. I also encourage you to get outside as much as…
