Osteoporosis creeps in without symptoms, weakening bones until one unexpected fall or fracture reveals the damage. By then, recovery can be difficult and life-altering. However, there are ways to strengthen your bones before trouble strikes—and it may be simpler than you think. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

September 16, 2025

Happy Tuesday! Today, we'll discuss a simple move to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis, and how scrolling on the toilet increases hemorrhoid risk by nearly 50 percent. Let’s get started! Chrisy Trudeau Managing Editor Heel-Drop Exercise: A Simple Move to Strengthen Bones and Prevent Osteoporosis Osteoporosis creeps in without symptoms, weakening bones until one unexpected fall or fracture reveals the damage. By then, recovery can be difficult and life-altering. However, there are ways to strengthen your bones before trouble strikes—and it may be simpler than you think. SHARE*      READ NOW Scrolling on the Toilet Increases Hemorrhoid Risk by Nearly 50 Percent The toilet has traditionally served as a quiet refuge for catching up on light reading and, for busy people, an opportunity for some “me time.” However, this time-honored habit has been linked to a bowel condition. SHARE*      READ NOW Today's Top Stories US News CDC Says Experts Going to Investigate Link Between Vaccines and Autism READ NOW ＞       Children's Health What’s Driving the Childhood Health Crisis READ NOW ＞       Health News Here Are All the States That Have Taken Action to Enable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines READ NOW ＞       Sponsored Content Unearth the history of Revelation by watching The 7 Churches of Revelation: Times of Fire. LEARN MORE ＞ Other Studies: • Cannabis use associated with a quadrupling of risk of developing type 2 diabetes. WORDS OF WISDOM Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. – Benjamin Franklin – Healthy Living Life & Wellness Day Tripping: 10 Ways to Avoid Falls READ NOW ＞       Acupoints Calm the Storm: Using Chi Mai to Soothe Your Child’s Fever and Emotions READ NOW ＞       Health Viewpoints Faith and Health READ NOW ＞       Workout of the Day Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly Occupational Therapist Wall Angels Wall Angel is an excellent mobility exercise that improves shoulder flexibility, strengthens postural muscles, and helps counteract the effects of prolonged sitting. Step 1: Stand with your back against a wall, feet about 6 inches away from the base. Press your lower back, upper back, and head against the wall. Bend your elbows at 90 degrees, raising your arms to shoulder height with your palms facing forward. Step 2: Slowly raise your arms overhead while keeping them in contact with the wall. Move as high as your mobility allows without arching your lower back or lifting off the wall. Step 3: Lower your arms back to the starting position in a controlled manner, maintaining contact with the wall throughout the movement. Step 4: Perform 2–3 sets of 10–15 repetitions, focusing on smooth and controlled motion. This exercise helps improve shoulder mobility, posture, and upper back strength, making it a great addition to any routine. Explore More Fitness Worth a Look Health & Wellness Think You Can’t Afford Hearing Aids? These Viral Hearing Devices Are Much Less Expensive Than You Think.       Contributed by Gan Jing World Expel Parasites Naturally with Just Two Ingredients! Exercise Your Brain Spot the Difference SPOT Today's Hurdle GUESS Relaxing Music PLAY Play our popular Crossword, Word Wipe, and Jumble Daily. Want to play something else? See all games. Thank you for reading Rise & Shine! Enjoying this newsletter? We'd love to hear how we can make it even better! Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share this sign up link with your friend. Prefer push notifications? Download The Epoch Times from the App Store or Google Play. Trouble viewing this email? View in browser. Advertisement: The information in this newsletter is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of many experts and journalists. The Epoch Times encourages you to make your own healthcare decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional. * When sharing an article, giftaccess@TheEpochTimes.com is added to the list of recipients. If your friend is not already a subscriber, we will send them a special link for free access to the article. Our Rise & Shine newsletter is one of the best ways to receive vital health news and information. Manage your email preferences here or unsubscribe from Rise & Shine here. Copyright © 2025 The Epoch Times, All rights reserved. The Epoch Times. 229 W. 28 St. Fl. 7 New York, NY 10001 | Contact Us