Browse Topics topics home

Advanced Search Web Search powered by YAHOO!

TOPIC | Osteoporosis

Ads by Yahoo!

Mom is 53 But Looks 25
53yr Old Mom publishes 1 simple wrinkle trick that has angered doctors.
www.ConsumerLifestyleMag.com
Woman is 51 But Looks 25
Mom publishes simple wrinkle secret that has angered doctors...
ConsumerLifestyles.org

Falling safety Published: Mon, Apr 16, 2012 Q: Luckily, although my husband has already taken a couple of minor falls, they were not serious. Now he has become afraid and nervous about the possibility of taking a major one, which might require surgery and affect his independence. Are you aware of some techniques and ideas that would encourage and pep him... Read More
Falling safety Published: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 Q: Luckily, although my husband has already taken a couple of minor falls, they were not serious. Now he has become afraid and nervous about the possibility of taking a major one, which might require surgery and affect his independence. Are you aware of some techniques and ideas that would encourage and pep him up?... Read More
Osteoporosis deadly as cancer for women Published: Mon, Mar 12, 2012 Osteoporosis is as common as cancer and heart disease, and it's a leading cause of fractures, chronic disability, difficulty with walking, severe pain and a poor quality of life. The World Health Organization reports that osteoporosis ranks second to cardiovascular disease as a global health care problem. And... Read More
Heartburn relief for seniors in need Published: Mon, Jan 30, 2012 Dear Savvy Senior: Is heartburn considered to be an uncomfortable inconvenience or a symptom of a more serious problem? I’ve had mild heartburn for years but it has gotten worse since I’ve gotten older. What can you tell me and what should I do? -- Rolaids Eating Ron Dear Ron: Almost everyone experiences the... Read More
Rare tortoise missing from Colorado Springs zoo Published: Tue, Mar 29, 2011 Officials at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colo., fear someone stole their rare, 13-year-old, Indian Star tortoise, Butti. The animal last was seen Monday afternoon. Read More
Lifelong Health: Reports of Epidemic are Greatly Exaggerated Published: Sat, Feb 12, 2011 For the last few years, medical journals and the media have reported on an American "epidemic" of vitamin D deficiency, and patients of all ages are having their blood levels measured to detect any shortage of the essential vitamin. The attention on vitamin D is not unwarranted, as insufficient amounts can lead... Read More
Lifelong Health: Walking at a Good Clip Proves to be Healthful Published: Sat, Jan 29, 2011 In 2011, the first wave of baby boomers will receive their Medicare cards and the impact on the health care system will be enormous. While the sheer number of patients visiting physicians, clinics and hospitals will certainly increase, the greater challenge to American health care will be the incidence of... Read More
Lifelong Health: Annual Exams Crucial For Even Hale Boomers Published: Sat, Jan 8, 2011 Many of my baby boomer friends seem to be the picture of good health — they eat right and exercise often. In fact, they are so healthy that they take pride in never seeing a physician. This is a terrible mistake. With each passing year, regular medical checkups are the cornerstone of good health — in fact,... Read More
Osteoporosis Drug Has Problematic Side Effects Published: Wed, Nov 10, 2010 For millions of women, and more recently men, the use of medications to treat osteoporosis has led to fewer fractures and less disability with advancing age. The most commonly employed medications are bisphosphonates, which have been shown to be highly effective in building bone mass and strength. Unfortunately,... Read More
Feeding your infant: A guide for the first few months Updated: Thu, Sep 30, 2010 Motherhood comes with a host of accessories and a whole bunch of questions. One of the most common worries new moms face concerns feeding their new bundle of joy. Breastfeed or bottle feed? Can I do both? What if the baby doesn’t like the bottle? Is formula ok? “All these questions are normal,” explains... Read More
Male Menopause Not Just The Stuff of Myth Published: Fri, Jul 9, 2010 As millions of women cope with the challenges of menopause, it is easy to see the unfair burden placed on them. What about men? Is there a male menopause? In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers showed that male menopause -- while rare -- is not just a myth. Read More
Fosamax Side Effect is Confusing but Rare Published: Thu, Apr 15, 2010 Osteoporosis afflicts millions of Americans, and proven medical therapies have brought great relief for this painful illness. But recent reports have examined the risk of developing an unusual fracture of the femur (thigh bone) in patients who are prescribed long-term use of bisphosphonate medications, the common... Read More
One a day or none per day? Updated: Thu, Feb 4, 2010 Americans want to believe in vitamin and mineral pills. We spent an estimated $10 billion on them in 2008, according to the Nutrition Business Journal. But Consumer Reports on Health notes that recent studies undertaken to assess their benefits have delivered a flurry of disappointing results. The supplements... Read More
Pomegranate Juice May Stave Off Age-Related Diseases Published: Mon, Feb 1, 2010 If you don't have a jug of pomegranate juice in your fridge, you might be missing out on some important health benefits. The juice is packed with beneficial plant substances called flavonoids. In the body, flavonoids act as powerful antioxidants that are capable of disarming disease-causing free radicals. Free... Read More
Experts call walking no-excuses exercise Updated: Sun, Jun 4, 2006 Robin Decker-Kite is sure of this: "There's not a negative with walking. It only enhances someone's life." But there's more to it than putting one foot in front of the other. Correct technique should be practiced to avoid misaligning the backbone. That's one tip Decker-Kite gives to clients who work out at Body by... Read More
Walking is a step in the right direction Updated: Sun, Jun 4, 2006 Tammy Brinlee and other physical therapists say walking is the "gold standard" of exercise. "Walking maximizes bone density and minimizes damage," Brinlee said. "It's what we consider a good middle of the road exercise." Brinlee works at McBride Clinic Orthopedic Hospital in Edmond and says walking helps in many... Read More
Canal walk expected to draw 500 Updated: Fri, Sep 16, 2005 Officials expect more than 500 people to "Walk This Weigh," Saturday at the Bricktown Canal during a fitness event sponsored by Central Oklahoma Turning Point. "Walk This Weigh" is designed to raise health awareness among Oklahomans and encourage more physical activity. Officials said Turning Point offers people... Read More
Dr. Bauman chats about Women's Health Updated: Thu, Jul 11, 2002 Jane (ID=409) (Jul 11, 2002 5:36:23 PM) I'm 61 and in excellent health. I have been on .625 Premarin since I had a hysterectomy s32 years ago. Lately I have alternated daily between the Premarin and 1.25 Estratest. I do great with this. What do these new findings mean for me? I have regular physicals would I know... Read More
Advertisement

Related Items on the Web

Video

    Audio

      Blogs

        Articles


          Related Multimedia

          Video

          Advertisement



          top viewed storiesview all