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Denver bone health

Calcium supplementation causes heart attacks? So what about my bones?

Since I posted a link on my Facebook Page to the latest research on the increased risk of heart attacks from Calcium supplementation, I have been...
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Know your risks of osteoporosis, consider acquiring a bone densitometry test

As we get older our bones lose density due to hormone fluctuations and lifestyle changes. Lower levels of bone density can lead to osteoporosis and...
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Milky rumors

We've all heard the claims that dairy gives you strong bones and some of you may have heard the rumors that low fat dairy consumption leads to...
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Forget the milk – prunes build strong bones

Ask anyone to name the one food that is best for building strong bones and you will of course hear overwhelmingly that it is milk. But not so fast ...
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More calcium does not mean a lower risk of bone fractures

You’ve been told since childhood to drink your milk for strong bones. When you get to midlife the government recommends that you take in 1...
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Getting your swimming 'mojo' back in midlife

In the ‘60s, when I was seven, we moved from the row houses of the foggy San Francisco avenues to Sacramento, a sunny California city famous...
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What do the fertility years and 'merry menopause' have in common?

Me at a fertility clinic? It's a given that I wasn't there to research the possibility of getting pregnant at my age. In a place where all...
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New findings reveal common-sense solutions to fend off osteoporosis

Caring for your bones is serious business. In her book, Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, Christiane Northrup (drnorthrup.com and pbs.org)...
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Five foods for vegan bone health

Calcium is crucial for bone health, but it’s not everything. A nutrient-rich diet—especially one that is packed with fruits and...
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