Osteoporosis is a very real problem, and while it does affect women it also affects  men.

Bones are living tissue. They serve as calcium bank accounts. Calcium goes in and calcium comes out. Thyrocalcitonin, a hormone produced by the thyroid glands stimulates the assimilation of calcium into the bones. Parathormone from the parathyroid glands draws calcium out of bones.

Calcium plays some key roles in the body. It is responsible for maintaining the dynamic acid/alkaline balance of the blood and tissues. When your blood is too acidic your body has a choice to make: pull calcium out of your bones to neutralize the acid and save your life or let the acid continue to escalate and let you die. Fortunately, it ...

 
The first and most important way to help adolescents is through sound nutrition.  One of the challenges is that kids have their own money these days and will often grab a snack at the convenience store or get lunch at the fast-food ......