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PJ Hamel

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posted 02/08/2010, comments (0)

Does Depression Cause Osteoporosis?

Does having osteoporosis depress you? Or does depression lead you into osteoporosis?That’s been a question researchers have been trying to answer for the past 15 years or more. Since the early 1990s, scientists have been studying links among depression, low bone mass, and fractures, particularly in women. Back in 1996, The New England... Read more Chevron

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Pam Flores

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posted 02/06/2010, comments (3)

Calcium Stealers: Medications and Substances That Impede the Absorption of Calcium

It's so important to get the proper amount of calcium to fight bone loss and other medical disorders; so make sure you are checking what you eat to be sure you aren't consuming something that hinders calcium's affect. Do you know what medications or foods sabotage your daily intake of this vital nutrient? How ever you get your calcium,... Read more Chevron

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Christina Lasich, MD

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posted 02/04/2010, comments (0)

Bisphosphonate Drugs Put the Jaw Bone at Risk

Millions of people take bisphosphonate drugs to prevent bone loss, but do they know the risks. These medications are commonly used to treat osteoporosis, but can also cause pain, and specifically a condition called Bisphosphonate Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (BIONJ). People who take a bisphosphonate need to know what BIONJ is, which drugs are... Read more Chevron

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Pam Flores

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posted 01/31/2010, comments (6)

Getting the Most From Your Vitamin D: Drugs That Interfere With it's Absorption

In our previous posts on vitamin D we've discussed how to get your serum D level checked, how much D you need to include in your diet - either through supplement, foods or sun - how much sun you need to get to produce a substantial amount of D and many other topics. One thing we haven't discussed is the medications that could interfere... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/26/2010, comments (2)

Osteopenia at the age or 20 :(

hello all! I am a female at the age of 20 almost 21 and I recently found out i have osteopenia, I find it quite odd that at such a young age my bones are starting to weaken.What treatments am I to seek at this age ? My mother is postmenauposal and was recently diagnosed by osteporosis. Could it be heridetary ? I just want to know... Read more Chevron

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