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PJ Hamel

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posted 09/21/2008, comments (3)

Weight-Bearing Exercise: Understanding at Last

Weight-bearing exercise is the type of exercise you’re supposed to do to boost bone density, a standard goal for those of us experiencing a loss of bone density/strength due to age, menopause, or drugs. But it can be confusing trying to sort out which exercises are weight-bearing; which are weight-bearing, but might not be good for... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/11/2008, comments (4)

Weight-Bearing (And Other) Exercises Demystified

Weight-bearing exercises, weight-bearing exercises… I kept hearing that phrase, from my bone nurse, my oncologist, and “osteo-pros”—those of you who’ve been at this bone health thing a lot longer than I have. But I didn’t really know what a weight-bearing exercise is. Lifting weights sounded logical. But surely... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/15/2008, comments (0)

Why Isn't Exercise Helping My Bone Density?

Reader Question: I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis two years ago. I started an aggressive weight bearing exercise program with brisk walking and stair climbing 7 days a week for more then 1 hour. I have also been taking a bisphosphonate as well as adequate calcium and vitamin D. However, I recently had a bone density test and my scores did not... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/21/2008, comments (5)

Vitamin D intake, just diagnosed seeking information

Having just been diagnosed with having osteoporosis, despite a very active life syle and weight bearing exercise, I am unsure of many of the do and dont's of calcium supplements etc.How important is taking Vit D with a calcium supplement? How much Vit D should I be taking? Can Vit D, have any negative effects on the body if I took too much?I... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/10/2008, comments (2)

Exercise for Bone Health: Part One, Older Age

About four times a week, Marilyn Hoder-Salmon, 73, heads to the gym. She stays about an hour at a time, and her workout includes stretching, lifting 8 lb. free weights and using either stationary bicycle or the treadmill. She's been following this routine for about six years. "If I don't make it for a few days, I feel... Read more Chevron

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