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Lila de Tantillo

Lila de Tantillo

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posted 06/02/2008, comments (2)

Too Much Exercise? What Every Woman Athlete Should Know About Osteoporosis

On just about any short list of how to prevent osteoporosis, you are likely to see the importance of calcium, Vitamin D, and regular exercise. But in some cases, devotion to working out - especially when paired with an overly stringent dietary regimen - can actually contribute to premature bone loss and even early osteoporosis, especially for... Read moreChevron
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Craig Stoltz

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posted 05/07/2008, comments (2)

Older Guys: Get Evaluated for Osteoporosis

Older men should be evaluated regularly for osteoporosis, according to new guidelines of men and the bone-thinning disease released by the American College of Physicians. There's been an undercurrent of men-get-osteoporosis-too coverage in the press in recent years. But this set of guidelines is based on pretty rigorous analysis of research to see... Read moreChevron
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Lila de Tantillo

Lila de Tantillo

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posted 04/20/2008, comment (1)

Jump for joy - and against osteoporosis

Let's face it - most things one can do to help prevent osteoporosis are generally pretty boring. While taking supplements of calcium and Vitamin D is great for you, it's not terribly exciting. But I just came across a fun article that advocates jumping - off the couch, a box or whatever - as a way to help increase bone density in the hip, and... Read moreChevron
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Lila de Tantillo

Lila de Tantillo

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posted 02/26/2008, comment (1)

Japan's Emperor Akihito May Have Osteoporosis

Several news outlets have reported that Japan's Emperor Akihito may be suffering osteoporosis or osteopenia in the aftermath of his treatment for prostrate cancer.  While osteoporosis is somewhat less common in men than women, some cancer treatments -- including the hormone therapy often used to combat prostrate cancer -- are believed to... Read moreChevron
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Lila de Tantillo

Lila de Tantillo

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posted 02/25/2008, comments (0)

Wii for Exercise and Bone Health

I'm not generally a fan of video games (I won't let me son play them) -- since they can sometimes promote an sedentary lifestyle that's not ideal for bone health.  But I've recently learned that the nursing home where my grandmother lives uses a Wii system to encourage physical activity among its residents. With the guidance... Read moreChevron
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