Timeless Women in the MediaOsteoporosis Articles
The (often neglected) basics for keeping bones healthy
New York Times
October 2009
In surveys and focus groups, most Americans say they know what to do to protect themselves against osteoporosis, the disease of fragile bones that often occurs in the elderly: Eat lots of calcium-rich foods or take a calcium supplement.
Many say they are doing just that, or plan to.
But this response worries osteoporosis researchers like Dr. Joan McGowan, chief of the musculoskeletal diseases branch at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Consuming calcium, she and others note, can at best make a small difference in osteoporosis risk, while other methods that can have a more substantial effect are often ignored…
Easy ways to add dairy to your diet
Health News Digest
April 2009
Eating refrigerated dairy foods can be a delicious and convenient way to boost the amount of nutrients in your diet…
The Guardian
March 2009
Most doctors agree that there are sensible things you can do that may help prevent osteoporosis. Here are some of those things…