MLR&O wins Top Doctors 2019

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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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How Much Exercise Do We Need to Live Longer?

"Two studies suggest the sweet spot for longevity lies around 7,000 to 8,000 daily steps or about 30 to 45 minutes of exercise most days."

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Two studies suggest the sweet spot for longevity lies around 7,000 to 8,000 daily steps or about 30 to 45 minutes of exercise most days.

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Webinar Registration | RingCentral

In recognition of Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, the American College of Rheumatology is hosting Rheum4You: Reproductive Health & Rheumatic Disease, an informational webinar that will focus on reproductive health on September 14th at 7:00 pm.

The materials will cover a range of topics from family planning to navigating pregnancy and parenting with a rheumatic disease. Attendees can expect interactive discussions and resources from experts in reproductive health and parenting.

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Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine with Autoimmune or Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease: New Guidance from the American College of Rheumatology

The following link is the best article we’ve been able to find addressing the complicated issues of whether or not to stop your medication for one of the rheumatic diseases for which we are treating you. There could be some slight changes as more information becomes available but right now, this is good advice to follow.

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Learn more about the guidance for autoimmune and inflammatory arthritis patients for getting a COVID-19 vaccine, including changes to timing of certain immunomodulating medication.

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Pregnancy & Rheumatic Disease

September 2021 marks the 6th Annual Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (RDAM), a national awareness event sponsored by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and its public awareness campaign, Simple Tasks™. RDAM was created to raise awareness of the 100+ conditions under the umbrella of rheumatic disease.

In recognition of the RDAM, the ACR is hosting Rheum4You: Reproductive Health & Rheumatic Disease, an informational webinar that will focus on reproductive health. The materials will cover a range of topics from family planning to navigating pregnancy and parenting with a rheumatic disease. Attendees can expect interactive discussions and resources from experts in reproductive health and parenting. More information on the webinar to follow!
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Thoughts of pregnancy and starting a family can be quite frightening while trying to keep your rheumatic disease under control. Concerns about complications during the pregnancy or harm to the baby ca...

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5 ways to boost bone strength early - Harvard Health

While it's best to start focusing on your bones as early as possible, it's never too late to make healthy choices. Here are 5 tips to help boost your bone strength. www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/5-ways-to-boost-bone-strength-early?fbclid=IwAR2tmAfP97TWcOR... ... See MoreSee Less

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The best prevention for bone-thinning osteoporosis begins early — during the first two decades of life. But its never too late to adopt bone-preserving, bone-strengthening habits....

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Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. As a result, bones become weak and may break from a fall.
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Only one-third of older women screened for osteoporosis at internal medicine clinic

“About 10.2 million people in the U.S. have osteoporosis, 30% of all postmenopausal women have osteoporosis in the U.S., about 250,000 people aged 65 years and older are hospitalized for hip fractures every year, and mortality after a hip fracture is about 20% to 30% in the first year,”
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Just one-third of women older than 65 years were screened for osteoporosis at an internal medicine clinic, and one-third of those diagnosed were untreated, noted a speaker at the 2021 North American Y...

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10 Reasons to Walk Every Day | Walking | MyFitnessPal

Walking has been consistently proven to benefit everything from weight control, blood pressure and your mood. And, because it only requires a pair of shoes and space it is one of the easiest workouts to achieve.

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Walking benefits your mental and physical health, so aim to make it part of your daily routine.

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Early Signs of Osteopenia - ActiveBeat

Here are eight possible early warning signs and precursors of osteopenia and osteoporosis.

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With more than half of all adults over 50-years-old (particularly women) stricken with osteoporosis, perhaps we should be on the lookout for these eight early warning signs and precursors of osteopeni...

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Osteoporosis isn’t just a woman’s problem

Did you know that approximately two million American men already have osteoporosis and about 12 million more are at risk?
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Osteoporosis is simply a thinning of your bones to the point where they can break.

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Are You a Carboholic? Why Cutting Carbs Is So Tough (Published 2017)

Are You a Carboholic? Why Cutting Carbs Is So Tough.

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Eating a little of a tasty dessert doesn’t satisfy me — it creates a fierce craving to eat it all, and then some.

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Weekly Health Quiz: Ticks, Exercise and a Vaccine Milestone

Here's a quiz for you on exercise and the vaccine, enjoy!

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Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

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Think You’re Low in Vitamin D? Here’s What to Consider Before Taking a Supplement

Want to stay limber throughout your life? Make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D. The nutrient helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body—two things that are crucial for bone and muscle health.
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Quarantine life means your body could be lacking this crucial nutrient.

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8 Risk Factors for Bone Fracture - After Fifty Living

“Fact: More than half of all bone fractures are in people with osteopenia rather than osteoporosis. Right now may be the perfect time to bone up on your potential fracture risk.”
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Fact: More than half of all bone fractures are in people with osteopenia rather than osteoporosis. Right now may be the perfect time to bone up on your potential fracture risk. If you haven’t heard ...

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In 6 Minutes, You Can Be Done With Your Workout (Published 2020)

In 6 Minutes, You Can Be Done With Your Workout

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Our three short workout videos will get your heart pumping and give you a full-body workout without a trip to the gym.

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