MONROE — B. Gabriel Smolarz, a physician who is a board-certified in internal medicine, will present "The Silent Crippler: Osteoporosis" Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Monroe Township Senior Center. The ...

Osteoporosis is sometimes called a silent thief — you usually don't know you have it until you break a bone. Yet the disease ...

Is there clinical research supporting the use of high-vibration platforms in strength training to increase bone density and muscle mass in the elderly (or any age group)? Are these devices safe for ...

As we get older, we all expect a few aches and pains, but one silent condition can cause serious problems without you even knowing it — osteoporosis. It is also known as the ‘silent bone thief.’ ...

It’s easy to assume that, as we get older, our physical capabilities decline. And maybe there’s nothing we can do about it. While our bodies certainly age — I hate to admit it, but my back pain has ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is one in a series looking at individual and community efforts to give area senior citizens options for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise can help senior citizens ...

Nancy Arabie is 67 years young, has a sunny outlook on life and was tired of walking into walls. Medications contributed to her experiencing a “wobbly feeling” and the energetic senior was looking for ...

Learn why physical therapists say weight lifting may be the key for seniors to stay strong, balanced, and independent as they ...

Bayshore Hospital added the new Bone densitometer to the hospital in August. Before that time a Cat Scan was used to test the bone density. The new machine uses small amounts of x-ray to check the ...

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Losing interest in an exercise regimen is a situation many fitness enthusiasts have confronted at one point or another. Overcoming a stale workout routine can be simple for young athletes, whose ...