Preventing Heart Disease and Stroke with DXA Scans
When it comes to assessing heart disease and stroke risk, early detection is key. While many traditional tests focus on blood pressure, cholesterol, and lifestyle factors, new technologies are emerging to identify more subtle cardiovascular risks.
Gift The Benefits of Preventive Health Screenings This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for giving, and while gifts like gadgets, clothing, and experiences are always appreciated, there’s one gift that stands out as both meaningful and life-changing.
Why November is the Perfect Time to Get a DXA Scan
November marks Osteoporosis Month in Canada, a time dedicated to increasing public understanding of this often-silent and potentially debilitating condition.
The Surprising Link Between DEXA Scans and Stress Management
The Surprising Link Between DEXA Scans and Stress Management A Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan is a non-invasive medical test that measures bone mineral density (BMD). It’s a crucial tool for diagnosing osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones that can lead to fractures. While osteoporosis can affect anyone, it is particularly prevalent among […]
Patient’s Guide to Dexa Scan For Osteoporosis
Patient’s Guide to Dexa Scan For Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is often referred to as a “silent” disease because bone loss occurs gradually and without any pain or noticeable symptoms until a fracture happens. Although women are at greater risk for this disease, men are not immune. The most effective way to assess the condition of your […]
How to Read Your DEXA Scan Results
How to Read Your DEXA Scan Results A DEXA (Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is a painless test that measures bone mineral density (BMD). It’s often used to diagnose osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures (this bone health quiz helps you find out your risk). While the scan itself is […]
How DEXA Scans Predict Cardiovascular Risk
How DEXA Scans Predict Cardiovascular Risk Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans have long been associated with bone health, particularly osteoporosis. However, recent research is uncovering a deeper connection between this diagnostic tool and cardiovascular health. Proactive DEXA scans are emerging as a potential game-changer in preventing heart disease, the leading cause of death globally. The […]
