Dentist Song, osteoporosis
Going to the dentist is not just for kids; it’s an important part of staying well. But a lot of people don’t go until there is a problem. Since February is Dental Health Month, I thought I’d offer 5 reasons to be sure you stay current with...
Bone Health, osteoporosis
Bone health! Boring, right!? Better to worry about breast health; getting a mammogram and making sure you don’t have breast cancer. Well, that is really important. But as I tell my Menopause Coaching clients, if you are a healthy fifty year old woman, your just...
bisphosphonates, Hip Fracture, osteoporosis
Why should you test your bone health? If you’re a healthy 50 years old woman, your risk of dying from a complication of osteoporosis or thinning of the bones is just as great as your risk of dying from breast cancer. That’s why if you are a 50 year old...
General Health, Heart Attack
Today I’d like to talk to you about soda. Sodas are bad news. Data from the School of Harvard Public Health shows that drinking just one soda per day –one 12oz can or bottle –can cause, on average, an extra pound of weight every 4 years, in addition to serious health...
General Health, Menopause, osteoporosis
Osteoporosis or thinning of the bones that leads to compromised bone strength is the most common bone disorder affecting humans. It affects 28 million Americans and 80% of them are women. About half of Caucasians, Hispanics and Asians and 38% of African-Americans have...
