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Osteoporosis for Dummies

By Sharon , O'Connor , Carolyn Riester;Perkins

Book information

Publisher
For Dummies
Year
2005
ISBN
9786468600, 3175723993, 9780764576218, 0764576216
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3713986 bytes)
Series
For Dummies (Health & Fitness)
Pages
290\314
Time added
2020-11-29 05:12:40
Health

Description

Facts and advice to help people understand and prevent osteoporosisThere 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.

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