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Definition:
dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA):
a non-invasive procedure that uses very low levels of radiation to measure bone density.also see:
osteoporosis
calcium
Meet the author
Miriam E.
Nelson, Ph.D.
author of:
"Strong Women, Strong Bones"
hosted by Sue Spataro, RN, BSN
  
Osteoporosis affects over 50% of all women and is responsible for thousands of deaths from
hip fractures every year. In fact, osteoporosis kills more women every year than
breast cancer. Strong Women Strong Bones is the most comprehensive and thorough book
for good bone health. Her book is not only meant for older women but for younger
ones as well. It is the bone that we make while we are younger that will help us keep bone
mass as we grow older. In this interview she discusses: When is the right time for the
test?; Bone Loss in Teeth; Osteoporosis Medications; Exercise & Osteoporosis; and a
FREE Book Excerpt: Chapter 5: Putting Your Bones to the Test"
Find out more
Health-Byte-of-the-Week:
Do You have Brittle
Bones? (Osteoporosis)
Osteoporosis, better known as brittle bones is
reaching epidemic proportions in the United States. It is estimated that over 20
million women in the United States have this painful crippling disease. It's the
number 2 killer of women. |
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The Osteoporosis Handbook:
Every Woman's Guide to Prevention and Treatment
see books by Bonnick
 
by Sydney Lou Bonnick
The Osteoporosis Handbook, which has already helped thousands of people treat and
prevent this disease, has now been updated with the most current and up-to-date medical
information available. The book includes detailed information on cutting-edge medical
treatments, with an entirely new chapter on Fosamax and other biphosphonates. Line
illustrations throughout.
The Calcium
Cookbook : 200 Recipes That Supply Necessary Calcium-Rich Foods to Prevent Osteoporosis
by Joanne Ness, Genell Subak-Sharpe
Learn how to make calcium work successfully to prevent bone loss in 200 agreeable ways.
"The Calcium Cookbook" offers recipes that provide the calcium and other
nutrients essential for prolonged well-being, without depending on high-calorie or
high-cholesterol foods.
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