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The First 48 Hours: Preventing a FallThe risk of a fall is one of the greatest dangers facing older people. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 1.6 million older...
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May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month: What Will You Do?Did you know that 10 million people are estimated to have osteoporosis and 34 million have osteopenia? Of the 10 million who have osteoporosis, 8...
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New Vitamin D Recommendations and Osteoporosis PreventionMy mother has always been a big proponent of calcium supplements. She had me swallowing those green pills in elementary school and was equally...
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A Beginner's Guide to Osteoporosis
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Smoking Increases Osteoporosis RiskA joint US-China study concluded that exposure to second-hand smoke increased the risk of osteoporosis in pre-menopausal women by a factor of three....
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Talking to Teens about OsteoporosisI was very excited to see that Pike County in Illinois has started a new program to educate high schoolers about osteoporosis awareness and...
Quiz: Osteoporosis Prevention and Exercise
Regular exercise is important in helping preserve bone mass and providing other fitness benefits. But before you start, there are important things to know about exercise and bone health. Take this quiz to find out.
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