Osteoporosis Expert Rose Chon shares Osteoporosis management news and commentary at OsteoporosisConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120 http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120 http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/9691/bone-month Mon, 21 May 2007 17:46:01 -0400 Rose Chon As we continue to recognize May as Osteoporosis Awareness Month, let us remember that taking preventive measures at an early age is a great way to protect against developing osteoporosis. Between racing to music lessons, waiting for baseball practice or hurrying to art class, kids are busier than ever and need to re-fuel after school. These recipes focus on kid-friendly foods that are high in calcium, which can help prevent the onset of... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/9691/bone-month http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/8757/bone-month Mon, 14 May 2007 16:48:01 -0400 Rose Chon May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. This year's theme “Osteoporosis… it matters” emphasizes the importance for healthcare professionals and patients to talk about bone health. In addition to talking about bone health with our doctors, family members and friends, let’s also strive to have strong bones by eating healthy and nutritious food! In recognition of Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, try these... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/8757/bone-month http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/8422/bone-dexa Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:35:01 -0400 Rose Chon Bone density scanning, also called dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) or bone densitometry, is the most widely used method to measure bone mineral density and is the only method that can make a definitive diagnosis of osteoporosis and monitor a patient’s response to treatment. It is an enhanced form of x-ray technology that requires no injections, sedation, special diet or any other advance preparation and the test is performed by... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/8422/bone-dexa http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/7906/oral-food-tips Mon, 26 Mar 2007 23:18:00 -0400 Rose Chon Treatments for osteoporosis include a variety of medications (bisphosphonates, estrogen/hormone therapy, selective estrogen receptor modulators or SERMs), as well as calcium and vitamin D supplements. Some of these medications may not be as effective if they are not taken properly. Oral bisphosphonates for osteoporosis in post-menopausal women (Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva), in particular, must be taken once a week or once a month first thing... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/7906/oral-food-tips http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/7025/ways-falls Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:45:02 -0500 Rose Chon The following tips can help you avoid falls.   Take care of yourself   Be sure your diet contains the recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin DExercise to minimize bone loss, improve strength, and balance. Try to engage in weight-bearing exercises.Eliminate smoking and excessive alcohol use which cause bone loss and increase your risk for a fracture.   Make your home... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/7025/ways-falls http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/7026/falls-bones Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:45:01 -0500 Rose Chon Doctors have known for years that osteoporosis boosts the risk of bone fractures. The most typical sites of fractures related to osteoporosis are the hip, spine, wrist and ribs, although the disease can affect any bone in the body. In particular, hip fractures are largely due to falls, most of which may be preventable.Both men and women are at risk, but women have two to three times as many hip fractures as men and the rate increases for people... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/7026/falls-bones http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/6804/10-easy-bone Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:00:00 -0500 Rose Chon 5 Easy Exercises to Improve Bone Health1. Do a standing push-up by placing your hands shoulder-width apart on a wall and slowly bend only at the elbows to lower yourself towards thewall and push away. 2. Do bicep curls as you watch television by using something around thehome for weight, e.g. soup cans or milk jugs with water in them. 3. Do standing calf raises anytime by simply lifting and lowering your body onto the balls of your feet.... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/6804/10-easy-bone http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/6803/started Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:59:00 -0500 Rose Chon Exercise is vital to improving overall health and helps you look and feel good. It’s also a powerful weapon against osteoporosis, a silent disease with very few detectable signs. With osteoporosis, low bone mass and weakening of bone tissue leads to bone fragility and an increased susceptibility to fractures, especially of the hip, spine and wrist. One in two women and one in four men age 50 and older will suffer an osteoporosis-related... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/3120/6803/started