An article in Science Daily talks about the prevalence of osteoporosis:"Ten million people in the United States are estimated to already have bone diseases, and almost 34 million more are...
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First I must apologize for neglecting you for so long. I've been suffering from a severe backache that my doctor was having difficulty diagnosing. After more x-rays, I was diagnosed with...
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Lots of supplements offer to aid in preventing osteoporosis. However, according to Wired Science: The researchers found that women who get their calcium from food have stronger bones than women who...
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This article got my attention. The woman in it could well be me. The story, from Osteo-Solutions, reads, in part: My mother fell again last week. This is her fourth fall in the last few years. Given...
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The Answers.com Dictionary describes osteoporosis as: A disease in which the bones become extremely porous, are subject to fracture, and heal slowly, occurring especially in women following menopause...
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An article from Medical News Today caught my eye. It's about something I've always believed to be true: Going for a green walk in a park or countryside where one is surrounded by nature...
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A pill a year to lower the risk of bone fractures? Sounds hard to believe, doesn't it? An article from Ivanhoe's Medical Breakthroughs, however tells of such a pill, The medication, Reclast or...
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According to the Osteoporosis Connection at Health Central: In the life of a human bone, it's all downhill after 30. That's the typical cut-off point for bone-building, so experts say it's...
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How are your teeth? Do you see your dentist on a regular basis for a checkup? It's a good idea. Dentures are okay, but nothing beats a good, firm set of your own teeth for looks, convenience and...
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I try to watch my diet and eat the right foods, but I detest exercise. I know it's wrong to feel that way, but I do. I don't mind a daily short walk, but when it comes to a gym......
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When I think of copper, I think of bracelets and necklaces. I picture the early Native Americans and their decorations created from this shiny metal. I never think of it in terms of my health....
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As we grow older, our bones become weaker and more brittle. Osteoporosis may set in. It's worse for women who lose so much calcium during their child bearing years. One thing that's good for...
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According to iVillage Women's Health, broken bones kill more women than breast cancer. In fact,More than 10 million Americans, mostly women, over the age of 50 have osteoporosis; 34 million are...
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