According to a researcher from Florida State University, eating dried plums could help in preventing osteoporosis and fractures, claiming to have a positive result on the health of bones.

The research was conducted by Bahram H. Arjmandi, a group of researchers from Oklahoma State University and Florida State, and Margaret A. Sitton, Professor and chairman of the Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences in the College of Human Sciences.

Arjmandi explained that in his career on studying a number of fruits from dates, strawberries, raisins, and figs but none of those have come closer to the effect of dried prunes or plums on the bone health of a person.

In addition, Arjmandi noted that all vegetables and fruits have affirmative results on health; however when it comes to bone health, dried plums become exceptional.

The study involved the testing of two groups of women who are in postmenopausal stage within twelve months.

A group, which is a comparative control group of 45 women, was asked to take in a hundred grams of dried apples, while the other group which consisted of 55 women, was told to take in a hundred grams of dried plums for each day, equivalent to ten prunes.

Also, the participants of the study got day by day dosages of vitamin D and calcium.

The results show that the group who took dried plums had notably higher bone mineral density in the spine and ulna compared to the group who took dried apples.

Moreover, Arjmandi explained that the result was because of the dried plums’ ability in suppressing the breakdown of bone rate or bone restoration rate. This tends to surpass the new bone growth rate as people keep on growing old.

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Joint flexibility generally refers to how well you can move your joints through their normal range of motion. Generally speaking, your can increase joint flexibility by doing a variety of stretching exercises.

Before any stretched are performed, it is wise to undergo a warm up to ensure blood is circulating around your body appropriately. Gentle warm-up moves include moving the joints in circles or doing light activity such as a brisk walk. After around 10 minutes of warming up, your muscles and tendons should feel limber; the sign you are ready to begin your stretching exercises.

Range-of-motion stretches are often recommended, and are essentially about how far you can move your joint. Range-of-motion exercises generally involve moving your joints in all directions you would normally move them. Most stretches should be held for about 30 seconds, and it is important to keep the muscle and joint still, without bouncing, to avoid injury. Stretching to the point when you can feel a slight tightness is recommended by experts. You should notice you are able to stretch a bit further each time as your flexibility increases.

Tandem with stretching, regularly taking Glucosamine supplements will also improve joint flexibility. Studies have shown taking these supplements will help stiffness and relieve joint pains associated with medical conditions such as osteoarthritis. A less stiff or painful joint will lead to increased flexibility. Glucosamine supplements also protect and strengthen cartilage and tissue surrounding joints, particularly knees, hips, spine and hands. This is suitable for a range of flexibility problems.

Stretching everyday combined with daily glucosamine supplement intake will lead to improved flexibility and a wider range of movement to perform everyday tasks, making your life that little bit easier.

Don’t delay – start your new routine today, your joints will thank you for it in later life!

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