Medical Website Hazards
Are you sure the medical information you are getting on the web is accurate? Things to look for:
Are you sure the medical information you are getting on the web is accurate? Things to look for:
Self-Defense Parties
You can tell by the hysterical laughter that these women are only beating each other up for fun... but what they're learning could save their lives one day...
You can tell by the hysterical laughter that these women are only beating each other up for fun... but what they're learning could save their lives one day...
Adult Day Care Can Be An Altenrative to Nursing Homes
A women hels out at centers that offer an alternative to nursing homes for elderly people.
A women hels out at centers that offer an alternative to nursing homes for elderly people.
Hospital Companions
Molly hired hospital companions to be there with her family member for her surgery when the family couldn't.
Molly hired hospital companions to be there with her family member for her surgery when the family couldn't.
A Strong Social Life Can Help You Live to 100
Want to live to 100? Be a social butterfly and don't let things stress you out.
Want to live to 100? Be a social butterfly and don't let things stress you out.
How to Deal With Aching Joints
Andrea Metcalf talks about treating aching joints.
Andrea Metcalf talks about treating aching joints.
How to Deal With Aching Joints
Andrea Metcalf talks about treating aching joints.
Andrea Metcalf talks about treating aching joints.
Bone Break
When older adults break a bone due to osteoperosis, it could be an indicator that they face an increased risk of death over the next 5-10 years.
When older adults break a bone due to osteoperosis, it could be an indicator that they face an increased risk of death over the next 5-10 years.
Senior Boxing
Just because an individual is getting on in years does not mean they are unable to compete in sports.
Just because an individual is getting on in years does not mean they are unable to compete in sports.
COPD Osteoperosis
Men with COPD have an increased risk for osteoperosis.
Men with COPD have an increased risk for osteoperosis.
Staying Healthy After Menopause
Along with menopause come certain health concerns. At this stage of life, women need to monitor their cholesterol, get annual mammograms, and get a bone density test to check for osteoporosis. Exercise and good nutrition can help minimize risks.
Along with menopause come certain health concerns. At this stage of life, women need to monitor their cholesterol, get annual mammograms, and get a bone density test to check for osteoporosis. Exercise and good nutrition can help minimize risks.
When is Back Pain Osteoporosis?
Back pain is a common condition that many people don't take very seriously. But in some cases, back pain is just a surface symptom of a much deeper problem: osteoporosis. Unfortunately, even some doctors have a hard time telling the difference.
Back pain is a common condition that many people don't take very seriously. But in some cases, back pain is just a surface symptom of a much deeper problem: osteoporosis. Unfortunately, even some doctors have a hard time telling the difference.
When Bones Break: The Consequences of Osteoporosis
Watch this webcast which describes the consequences of bone loss, or osteoporosis, which include fractures of the wrist, spine or verterbrae, and hip.
Watch this webcast which describes the consequences of bone loss, or osteoporosis, which include fractures of the wrist, spine or verterbrae, and hip.
What is Osteoporosis?
This is a great review of the causes of osteoporosis including how bone is made and the risk factors for bone loss.
This is a great review of the causes of osteoporosis including how bone is made and the risk factors for bone loss.
Vanishing Bones: Understanding Osteoporosis
No one doubts that the skeleton is an essential part of the human body. But how many people understand how bone works, or how osteoporosis puts your bones at risk?
No one doubts that the skeleton is an essential part of the human body. But how many people understand how bone works, or how osteoporosis puts your bones at risk?
Treating Osteoporosis: What are Your Options?
Watch this review of the current treatment options for osteoporosis, from calcium and vitamin D, to estrogen and SERMS, to bisphosphonates and calcitonin.
Watch this review of the current treatment options for osteoporosis, from calcium and vitamin D, to estrogen and SERMS, to bisphosphonates and calcitonin.
The Latest Treatments for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, or bones that are weakened and susceptible to fracture, affects over 10 million elderly Americans and is much more common in women than in men, due to the loss of estrogen women experience during menopause.
Osteoporosis, or bones that are weakened and susceptible to fracture, affects over 10 million elderly Americans and is much more common in women than in men, due to the loss of estrogen women experience during menopause.
The Hidden Causes of Osteoporosis
An important webcast discussing some lesser known causes of bone loss and osteoporosis such as steroids and other medications like thyroid hormone and antacids, and absorption problems like sprue.
An important webcast discussing some lesser known causes of bone loss and osteoporosis such as steroids and other medications like thyroid hormone and antacids, and absorption problems like sprue.
Should You Get a Bone Density Test?
Dr. Biggers and Dr. Golden discuss bone-density testing and the broad array of treatment strategies for osteoporosis.
Dr. Biggers and Dr. Golden discuss bone-density testing and the broad array of treatment strategies for osteoporosis.
Sally Field Talks about Osteoporosis
Academy Award winner Sally Field is hoping her personal battle with osteoporosis will inspire baby boomers to protect their bone health.
Academy Award winner Sally Field is hoping her personal battle with osteoporosis will inspire baby boomers to protect their bone health.
