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On the flip side, those in the control group had more than a 1% loss of bone density and bone strength. Worth noting: Women in both prune groups saw a benefit, but those in the 10 to 12 prune ...
Considered a superfood, prunes are a good source of fiber, helping to aid in digestion and constipation, and their anti-inflammatory properties support bone health. Rich in antioxidants, they're ...
Osteoporosis can affect nearly 1 in 3 women and the bone loss is the most rapid within the first 2–3 years after menopause. This can be prevented by menopause hormone therapy or MHT, which is meant to prevent bone loss and the degradation of the bone microarchitecture and is noted to reduce the risk of fractures in bones by 20-30%.
A prune is a dried plum, most commonly from the European plum (Prunus domestica) tree. Not all plum species or varieties can be dried into prunes. [ 3 ] A prune is the firm-fleshed fruit (plum) of Prunus domestica varieties that have a high soluble solids content, and do not ferment during drying . [ 4 ]
In 2010, over 258,000 people aged 65 and older were admitted to the hospital for hip fractures. [6] Incidence of hip fractures is expected to rise by 12% in America, with a projected 289,000 admissions in the year 2030. [7] Other sources estimate up to 1.5 million Americans will have an osteoporotic-related fracture each year. [8]
Television host Steve Harvey welcomed three guests that really defy their ages. The ladies are all pushing 80 -- Mimi is 75, Annette is 72 and Linda is 71 -- but they look decades younger.
It accounts for over 99% of the US crop of raisins and dried plums, 98% of dried figs, 96% of dried peaches, 92% of apricots and over 90% of dates. Most of California dried fruit production is centered in the San Joaquin Valley where the soil and climate, especially the hot, dry summers, provide ideal growing conditions.
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