Tag Archives: osteoporosis
The Female Athlete Triad: Risks for the Young Female Athlete
Fall sports season is just beginning, and young women today enjoy a huge variety of sport. The many positive physical and psychological benefits of exercise and sports participation are well-known, but can these activities sometimes go too far and cause …
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Are You at Risk for a Fracture?
One in three women over 50 and one in six men will experience osteoporotic fractures. FRAX is an assessment tool used by doctors but can be usually used by anyone to input information that will let you know your risk …
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Yoga for Osteoporosis
Saturday, May 14 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Yes, yoga is great for bone health, too! Beginners are most welcome to this gentle two-hour workshop designed to build healthy bones and prevent osteoporosis. Adaptations of each pose will be demonstrated, from …
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Serving Up Bone Strength: Osteoporosis Resources
The National Osteoporosis Foundation is gearing up for a year-long campaign to raise awareness about bone health. Below you’ll find a couple brochures (PDF) they’ve released which contain lots of information on healthy foods, what vitamins to supplement, info on risk …
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