Osteoporosis Prevention

Should Women Take Calcium And Vitamin D Or Not?

Julie Chen, M.D. | Posted 04.25.2012

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Julie Chen, M.D.

One of my patients recently brought in a mainstream magazine piece that cited an article from a medical journal regarding calcium increasing risk for heart attacks.

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A Pint A Day To Keep Osteoporosis Away?

Posted 12.18.2011

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Milk has a long standing, celebrity-studded ad campaign, and in the alcoholic beverage realm, red wine has been stealing the spotlight as of late. How...

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Osteoporosis Drugs: The Good, The Bad, The Natural Alternatives

Loren Fishman, MD | Posted 06.25.2011

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Loren Fishman, MD

Drugs aren't the only answer. Medication or no medication, drinking alcohol and carbonated beverages and smoking aren't recommended, and a diet rich in calcium and Vitamin D is beneficial.

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A Diet That Protects Against Osteoporosis

Christiane Northrup, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

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Christiane Northrup, MD

While for years, doctors have been recommending dietary calcium as the best way to ward off osteoporosis, many studies cast doubt on this idea.

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Osteoporotic Fractures Increase Risk of Dying by 300%

Dr. John Neustadt | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. John Neustadt

Breaking a hip or vertebrae increases your risk of dying.

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It's Time to Change the Discussion About Osteoporosis

Dr. John Neustadt | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. John Neustadt

May marks Osteoporosis Awareness Month, and this year, let's shift the focus from increasing bone density to reducing fracture risk.

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Exercises To Combat Osteoporosis

Dr. Rock Positano | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Rock Positano

What do a can of peas, a bottle of water and a towel have to do with osteoporosis? You can use all of them in place of weights in exercises to help p...

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