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Pam Flores

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Patient Blogger, wife, advocate, and caregiver

Osteoporosis in the Young: Interview with Alice

We will be interviewing Alice V. Roberts, a courageous lady who has had osteoporosis since she was very young.  Alice will take us through her journey with osteoporosis and its many difficulties.    Alices' Bio: I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis in 1991 at the age of 35, by doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ. In... Read moreChevron
PJ Hamel

PJ Hamel, Health Guide

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Author, breast cancer survivor

Osteopenia: Resolve to Beat It.

Osteopenia is getting a reputation these days as a “non-diagnosis:” it’s not osteoporosis, but might be a faint first warning that your bones may not be as healthy as they should be – though then again, maybe they’re just fine… (See what I mean by non-diagnosis?) Whatever significance it has, osteopenia tells... Read moreChevron
posted 01/01/2013, comments (0)|
Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Simple Exercises for Healthy Bones

If you have osteoporosis, then you need an osteoporosis-specific exercise plan. A prescription for exercise should address your five basic physical fitness needs: flexibility, muscle strength, core stability, cardiovascular fitness, and gait steadiness. For those with bone health problems, two of those exercise needs are particularly important,... Read moreChevron
PJ Hamel

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Author, breast cancer survivor

Holiday Treats: Smarter Indulgences to Support Bone Health

Eat, drink, and be merry! As that clarion call of the holiday season rings out across the land, we cast our usual caution aside and enjoy the rich eggnog, the salty snacks, the fried treats and cookies and cupcakes and traditional holiday breads that appear every December like clockwork.   But holiday feasting doesn’t all have to be... Read moreChevron
posted 12/01/2012, comments (0)|
Christina Lasich, MD

Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro

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A specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Bone Healthy Holiday Recipes

Holidays are about family gatherings, holiday traditions and cooking. Although not all the foods enjoyed during this time of year are healthy, you can find a bone healthy dish from time to time on the table. This time of year Brussels sprouts and spinach are in season. Both of these vegetables are loaded with nutrients that are particularly good... Read moreChevron
posted 11/30/2012, comments (0)|

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