Latest Study Shows Genes are Linked to Abnormal Bone Density and Fracture

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Telehealth Became a Lifeline for Older Americans. But It Still Has Glitches.

We continue to offer telehealth by doxy, Zoom and Facetime to those who are unable to get to the office in these trying times.

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Medicare has extended coverage of remote health care. While telehealth removed barriers to care for many during the pandemic, some say there is more to be done.

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James F. Fries, Who Studied the Good Life and How to Live It, Dies at 83

We normally do not put obituaries on our page but James Fries was a wonderful man and a great rheumatologist who made significant advances in public health. He taught us living better with exercise and good diet may not make us live longer, but can help prevent some of the debilitating effects of chronic disease. It was an honor to know him.

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He showed that while a healthy lifestyle won’t help us live much longer, it can stave off chronic disease and disability until our final years.

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Should We Just Cancel Everything?

Quiz on how to celebrate the holidays safely.
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The Omicron variant has complicated our holiday plans. This quiz can help you manage the risks.

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Opinion | Most Covid Infections May Soon Be Breakthroughs. Here’s What That Means.

If you want another reason to get a Covid booster, read on. Those of you with auto- immune diseases need to be particularly vigilant.

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Omicron means many more people will soon test positive.

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COVID-19 vaccines provide 5 times the protection of natural immunity, CDC study says

This is an important article for those who have not been vaccinated. Please get you vaccination or booster!

"Unvaccinated people who had a recent infection were five times more likely to be reinfected with the coronavirus compared to those who were fully vaccinated and didn’t have a prior infection, according to a new study published recently in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report."

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“We now have additional evidence that reaffirms the importance of COVID-19 vaccines, even if you have had prior infection.”

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Main Line Rheumatology and Osteoporosis congratulates Gary V Gordon MD, FACP, FACR and Amy Lundholm D.O. who were selected as Main Line Today's Top Doctors for Rheumatology.

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Your Guide to Stronger Bones

Over the past 18 months, some of your medical care—including supporting your bone health—may have fallen by the wayside. In the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, about a third of healthcare providers in one survey said they had pushed off bone density screenings.

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Consumer Reports explains how to keep bones healthy by staying up to date on screening, eating well and exercising, and knowing when meds are needed.

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How to Save Your Knees Without Giving Up Your Workout

The following is a commonsense article on strengthening muscles around your joints to better protect them. Check out the website as well.

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There’s no magic bullet to knee health, but staying active and building muscles around the joint are crucial.

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I Have to Believe This Book Cured My Pain

This is an interesting article about pain and the brain.

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A science writer investigates the 30-year-old claims of an iconoclastic doctor who said chronic pain was mostly mental.

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DEXA scan: Purpose, procedure, and results

A DEXA scan usually assesses or measures bone density. It may also have uses in determining body composition, such as the percentage of lean muscle and fat.

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The DEXA scan assesses bone density and can determine whether a person has weaker bones that are at risk of fracture. No special preparation is necessary. Learn more about DEXA scans here.

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It Wasn’t Muscle Damage: It Was Four Fractures and Osteoporosis

How an ER doctor's misdiagnosis led to a change in lifestyle, diet & exercise.

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How an ER doctor's misdiagnosis led me to take charge of my condition through diet and exercise

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What Your Exercise Habits Might Say About How Long You’ll Live (Published 2019)

If people start to exercise in midlife, even if they have not worked out for years, they can rapidly gain most of the longevity benefits of working out.

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If people start to exercise in midlife, even if they have not worked out for years, they can rapidly gain most of the longevity benefits of working out.

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Your Guide to Bone Health

Informative resource provides insight into keeping your bones healthy and understanding your risks for #osteoporosis and vertebral compression fractures (VCFs).

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Learn how to keep your bones healthy and understand your risks for osteoporosis and vertebral compression fractures (VCFs)

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One Broken Bone? You May Be at Risk for Another

The article by Jane Brody addresses a common problem which needs much more attention.

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Any fracture in an older woman or man, whether from a car accident or sidewalk slip, may be a sign you should have your bone health checked.

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Weekly Health Quiz: Sparkling Water, Exercise and Covid

This week we posted about exercise and water, here is a fun quiz for you!
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Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

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Is Carbonated Water Just as Healthy as Still Water?

Unsweetened carbonated water is a better choice than soda or fruit juice. But don’t overdo it, experts say.

Monday we posted about exercise, today carbonated water, Friday there will be a quiz!

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Unsweetened carbonated water is a better choice than soda or fruit juice. But don’t overdo it, experts say.

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