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Shape Up For September: 10 Ways To Shed Those Summer Pounds

Many of tend to put on weight during the summer, when the living is easy. While added weight is sometimes a plus for women with very small frames, for most of us it’s a burden, encouraging a sedentary lifestyle that’s simply not good for bone health. From easy ways to fit exercise into your hectic schedule to tasty, healthy treats,... Read moreChevron
posted 08/22/2010, comments (2)|
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Osteopenia: Do You REALLY Need the Drugs?

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 moreChevron
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Moms – Protect Your Daughters, Starting NOW

Osteoporosis. Admit it; for you, a young mom, osteoporosis conjures up mental pictures of bent-over old ladies, shuffling along with a cane or walker, right?  It’s true, most Americans see osteoporosis as an “old people’s disease,” like Alzheimer’s or hearing loss. It’s not something you have to worry about... Read moreChevron
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New Year’s Resolutions, Part II: 10 Ways to Improve Bone Health

Do you have osteoporosis? Is osteopenia giving you a peek into a possibly crippling future? If you’ve already experienced bone loss, don’t give up; it doesn’t have to be permanent. You can certainly work to stop it in its tracks; and you may be able to raise those T-scores back into an acceptable range through a combination of... Read moreChevron
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Osteoporosis Prevention: Not All Exercise Is Created Equal

I’m a breast cancer survivor, and thus am able to take advantage of a new medical initiative that’s sweeping across the country: survivorship. Survivorship clinics are being established in both major and not-so-major hospitals and cancer centers. Medical students are being introduced to cancer survivorship issues, and med. schools are... Read moreChevron
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