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Christina Lasich, MD

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How to Sneak Calcium into Your Child's Diet

Osteoporosis prevention begins in childhood as the bones grow and mature. The bones reach their peak bone mass by the age of 20 and then it is all downhill from there. Hopefully, by the age of 50, there is enough bone mass to prevent fragile fractures. Calcium plays a key role in the optimizing peak bone mass during childhood. Lately, an alarming... Read moreChevron
posted 10/25/2011, comments (0)|
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A Low-Calcium Diet and Osteoporosis

Vegans avoid calcium-rich dairy products, as do many folks with lactose intolerance. But even if you think you’re getting enough calcium in your diet, certain “calcium thieves” might be interfering with what you need for good bone health. Discover factors that might reduce the effectiveness of the calcium you’re consuming,... Read moreChevron
posted 10/23/2011, comments (4)|
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World Osteoporosis Day ‘Events’ Sponsored by the International Osteoporosis Foundation

On October 20, 2011 join us in a world-wide social media event to support osteoporosis.  Social media is bringing a bone health message to a new generation.  This years festivities is geared to embrace a healthy diet that includes calcium and protein, vitamin D and exercise, both weight bearing and muscle strengthening.  The... Read moreChevron
posted 10/16/2011, comments (0)|
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Count Down to World Osteoporosis Day: The Unbreakable Embrace

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is using social media to connect those around the world that are fighting osteoporosis and finding ways to prevent it.  This year the campaign will center on healthy lifestyle changes and targeting a younger audience.  Most of us feel osteoporosis is an older person's disease, but... Read moreChevron
posted 10/10/2011, comments (7)|
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Alcohol and Tobacco: Two BIG Osteoporosis No-Nos

If you are a habitual smoker and/or drinker, then look yourself in the mirror and say "(your full name), your bones deserve better than this." Smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol are two big no-no's if you have or want to prevent osteoporosis. When it comes to tobacco products, everybody hears about lung disease and cancer. When it comes to... Read moreChevron
posted 10/05/2011, comments (2)|
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