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Description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Author(s): Carolyn Riester O'Connor, Sharon Perkins Publisher: 2005 Date: For Dummies Pages: 314 Format: PDF Language: English ISBN-10: 0764576216 ISBN-13: 978-0764576218 Size: 3.15 MB ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Description: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facts and advice to help people understand and prevent osteoporosis. There are an estimated 55 million Americans over the age of 50 who have low bone mass. This easy-to-understand guide helps readers assess their risk and find a practical approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis. It covers bone density tests and a wide range of treatment options for osteoporosis-from hormone replacement therapy and acupuncture to calcium-rich foods, supplements, and exercise-and offers pointers on preventing broken hips and other common fractures. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discover how to: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assess your risk Keep your bones strong Find the right doctor Develop a treatment plan Recover from fractures Manage pain ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Author: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carolyn Riester O'Connor, MD, is certified in bone densitometry and is a fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. Sharon Perkins, RN, is the coauthor of Breastfeeding For Dummies and Fertility For Dummies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Related Torrents
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