Daily Prunes May Help Prevent Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women, Study Suggests

Having to do with the time after menopause. Menopause (“change of life”) is the time in a woman's life when menstrual periods stop permanently.

A yearlong study by Penn State researchers has discovered that eating prunes daily may help slow bone loss linked to osteoporosis. Published in Osteoporosis International, the research indicates that prunes might also protect bone strength and structure, potentially lowering the risk of fractures in postmenopausal (Menopause (“change of life”) is the time in a woman’s … Read more