“Debunking the Myth: Broken Bones are not Stronger After Healing”
IF YOU HAVE NEVER BROKEN A BONE, DON’T RUSH OUT TO TEST THIS MYTH Updating our previous Post 11/21/2010 Are Healed Broken Bones Better Than Before? https://healthyagingshow.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=627&action=edit No, broken bones are not stronger than before they were broken. In fact, they may be weaker for a period of time after they heal. During the healing […]
Understanding Arthritis
Susan Nesci – Chief Public Health and Policy Officer with the Arthritis Foundation joined us to update and inform on what many people do not generally know about types of arthritis and new developments. Discussed are details of such arthritic conditions as Gout. The importance and use of canes. Every 1 pound of weight equals […]
Are Broken Bones Better than New?
ARE BROKEN BONES (when healed) BETTER THAN NEW? So goes the challenge to bust the myth. You may be surprised to learn the facts. The Claim: After Being Broken, Bones Can Become Even Stronger. This concept that bone adapts to pressure, or a lack of it is known as Wolff’s law. It’s the reason astronauts return with […]
