If you’re reading these words, you’re probably interested in osteoporosis – either because you have it; you’re trying to prevent it; or you’re helping someone else deal with it. And if that’s the case, then you may already know that May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
But, despite the best efforts of the National Osteoporosis Foundation, including its month-long campaign and Webinar series, Healthy Bones, Build Them For Life®; and its very cool (I kid you not) site...
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