October 2016

Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Your Bone Density Test

Make the most of your visit. Consider taking a friend or family member with you for the discussion. And be sure to ask for a copy

October 6, 2016

Tips to Prevent Falls During Winter Months

These eight tips can help you to maintain your balance and move confidently across snowy, icy, or wet surfaces: Wear shoes with good traction. Dress

October 4, 2016

Benefits of taking osteoporosis medicines are greater than risks

There are definite benefits to osteoporosis medicines. People who take osteoporosis medicines, regularly and correctly, reduce their risk of having a fracture by about one-third.

October 4, 2016

Vitamin D Deficiency in Children

A true epidemic of vitamin D deficiency exists among this nation’s children. The American Academy of Pediatrics studied almost 10,000 young people ages 1-21 from

October 4, 2016

Foot Exercises to Prevent Falls

You are never too young or old to improve your foot health. Take them for a walk and do regular flexibility and resistance exercises. Exercise

October 4, 2016

Golden Rules For Good Bone Health

Good bone health habits are entirely up to you. Follow the golden bone health rules. Bone Health Rule # 1: Adequate calcium and vitamin D

October 4, 2016

Statistics about Falls

The first step in getting your arms around the issue of falls is to get a picture of the problem. As you can see from

October 4, 2016

US Dietary Guidelines on Milk

Consuming milk and milk products like yogurt and cheese are especially important for children and young adults age 9–14. During these years, children are building

October 4, 2016

Bone-Healthy Goals

Here are some bone-healthy goals that are easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Eat 2-3 servings of dairy or calcium-rich food each day. The average adult

October 4, 2016

Medications that can increase risk of falls

Certain medications can increase fall risk Many older adults (aged 65 and older) take medications for sleep disorders, anxiety, high blood pressure, or chronic pain.

October 4, 2016

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Your Bone Density Test

Tips to Prevent Falls During Winter Months

Benefits of taking osteoporosis medicines are greater than risks

Vitamin D Deficiency in Children

Foot Exercises to Prevent Falls

Golden Rules For Good Bone Health

Statistics about Falls

US Dietary Guidelines on Milk

Bone-Healthy Goals

Medications that can increase risk of falls

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