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PJ Hamel on Osteoporosis
Tuesday, June 22 2010
So, you’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia. Your doctor recommends a bisphosphonate – say, Fosamax. But you’ve read some pretty awful things about it. From the rigid schedule for taking a bisphosphonate, to the heartburn, diarrhea, and nausea that may accompany it, to the awful possibility that it may dissolve your jaw…... Read more
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PJ Hamel on Osteoporosis
Wednesday, June 09 2010
The typical American with osteoporosis is over 65, often small-framed and, almost always, female.Considering that being a woman is the top risk factor for osteoporosis, followed by being post-menopausal, it’s no wonder that 80% of Americans diagnosed with osteoporosis are women.Still, that means 20% of osteoporosis diagnoses come in men. Men... Read more
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PJ Hamel on Osteoporosis
Saturday, May 22 2010
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... Read more
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PJ Hamel on Osteoporosis
Saturday, May 08 2010
I called my mom a few days ago. She lives 1,000 miles away, and we chat regularly. My dad passed away 5 years ago; she lives alone. And though she’s surrounded by a tight circle of friends, there’s no substitute for the enduring love of family.I told Mom I was writing an article on how to “kid proof” your home, only it... Read more
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PJ Hamel on Osteoporosis
Saturday, April 24 2010
You’ve heard the expression “calories in, calories out,” right? Our bodies need a certain number of calories, provided by what we eat, to function normally. If you burn more calories than you take in, you lose weight. If you burn WAY more calories than you take in – by severely limiting the types and quantity of the foods... Read more
