Who It Helps

The Wellness Lab's bioDensity program promotes increased bone density, bone strength and muscle strength and reduces blood glucose levels with advanced exercise-based therapy.

It has been shown to improve a number of medical conditions and health concerns and is a safe and effective health and wellness modality.

Studies show bioDensity can build strength, increase bone density, improve functional movement, reduce cardiac risk and improve A1C (long term blood glucose).

These health gains can lead to an improved quality of life and reduced health care costs while providing a solution for those who are not able or willing to commit to a typical exercise regimen.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a significant global health concern, ranking just behind obesity and cardiovascular disease. This condition is characterized by low bone mass and micro-deterioration of bone tissue, which leads to increased bone fragility and a higher risk of fractures. Approximately 200 million people worldwide are affected by osteoporosis, with older adults being particularly vulnerable. Research indicates that 33% of women and 20% of men over the age of 50 will likely experience osteoporotic fractures. Alarmingly, 24% of individuals over 50 who suffer a hip fracture will not survive beyond the first year post-injury.

The diagnosis of osteoporosis or its precursor, osteopenia, is typically confirmed through a DEXA scan, which measures bone density. The results are expressed as a T-score: a T-score ranging from -1 to -2.4 indicates osteopenia, while a score of -2.5 or lower confirms osteoporosis. For some individuals, the first sign of low bone density may be a fracture, while others may only become aware of their condition following a DEXA scan recommended by their healthcare provider.

Several risk factors can increase the likelihood of developing osteoporosis. Some of these are controllable, while others are not.
Key risk factors include:

Advanced age
Genetic predisposition or family history
Low body weight (BMI)
Poor nutritional habits
Eating disorders
Insufficient dietary calcium
Lack of vitamin D
Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)
Postmenopausal status
Previous history of cancer
Excessive alcohol consumption
Tobacco use

Understanding these factors is crucial for prevention and management, as they can help individuals take proactive steps to enhance their bone health and reduce the risk of fractures.

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body is resistant to the insulin it produces. The major contributing factors to type 2 diabetes are insulin resistance, as well as genetics and lifestyle (excess body weight, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet).

Hyperglycemia, or raised blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to many of the body's systems, especially the cardiovascular system.90-95% of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. While this was once seen solely in adults, the obesity-epidemic has caused a spike in cases of type 2 diabetes among children.

The number of people with diabetes has nearly quadrupled worldwide from 108 million in 1980 to over 425 million today. Diabetes is the direct and indirect cause of 3.7 million deaths annually.

What is the A1c test for diabetes?

The A1c is a blood test, conducted in a lab, that shows average blood sugar levels over the previous 3 months prior to the blood draw. The normal range for people who don't have diabetes on an A1c is between 4 percent and 5.7 percent. An A1c of 5.7 to 6.4 percent indicates pre-diabetes. If A1c is 6.5 percent or higher it indicates diabetes. The higher the A1c number, the higher the chance of having long-term health problems caused by consistently high blood sugar levels. Leveraging traditional forms of exercise, A1c and Cardiac Risk Profile values effectively change and improve when someone exercises for 40-60 minutes per day, 3 to 4 times per week.