Osteoporosis - the word strikes fear into many women, especially those who have relatives who suffer from this debilitating bone disease; however, instead of being afraid, act! Â Taking steps now to prevent bone loss is much easier than building bone later. It may not be as easy as 1, 2, 3 to keep osteoporosis at bay, but an action plan can increase your chances of keeping strong bones for your entire life.
As a health educator, I firmly believe in the benefits of prevention. Â If you have a steadfast commitment to your body's overall health, learning about stopping problems before
Heartburn
by Dean Heller MD May 25th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
I get heartburn everytime I eat pizza, potato chips, and some of my other favorite foods. Do I have to stop eating them for the rest of my life?
Certainly if there are foods that consistently give you heartburn, it is best to avoid them; however, if your favorite food always gives you heartburn, try chewing a few Tums, or Maalox before you eat that food; it may help. You can also try one of the over the counter medications that lower the acid levels in the stomach, such as Prilosec OTC. If you have persistent symptoms, you should see
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Certainly if there are foods that consistently give you heartburn, it is best to avoid them; however, if your favorite food always gives you heartburn, try chewing a few Tums, or Maalox before you eat that food; it may help. You can also try one of the over the counter medications that lower the acid levels in the stomach, such as Prilosec OTC. If you have persistent symptoms, you should see
Kids Feeling Winded
by Tom Seman MD FAAP May 24th, 2012 | Pediatrician on Call
My ex-husband insists that our 11 year-old has asthma because she feels winded while exercising. I feel that response to exertion is natural. We both want what is best for her. How do I know if she needs to be tested or this condition?
Feeling winded or short of breath can be normal or abnormal in an 11 year old girl during exercise. At the beginning of the season, if the child has not been involved with another sport, the child's endurance may be down and the increased oxygen demand of the activity would make the child breath heavier and
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Feeling winded or short of breath can be normal or abnormal in an 11 year old girl during exercise. At the beginning of the season, if the child has not been involved with another sport, the child's endurance may be down and the increased oxygen demand of the activity would make the child breath heavier and
Osteoporosis: Symptoms and Prevention
by R. Carnavale May 22nd, 2012 | Health Observance, Prevention
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. Osteoporosis, which means “porous bone,†is the most common bone disease, and it is marked by bone weakness and the loss of bone density over time. Either the body fails to produce new bone, or too much old bone is reabsorbed by the body, or both. Maybe you've seen an elderly person who has shrunk over the years, walks with a shuffle, or whose spine curves forward like a hunchback's. Chances are that person may have osteoporosis.
One in 5 American women over the age of 50 has this disease, and 50
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One in 5 American women over the age of 50 has this disease, and 50
Cancer and Family Relationships
by Lori Sciame May 21st, 2012 | Relationships
As I sit in a recliner next to the adjustable bed, I hear nothing except my mother's gurgling gasps for air. It's the middle of the night, and I'm watching over the woman who gave me life while my dad sleeps in the other room. Soon, my mother stirs from the pain. She needs another round of medication. Â As I patiently hold the glass to her lips, she manages to wash the tiny pill down with a sip of water. Â After I tuck her back in bed, she looks up at me through half closed eyelids and says "I
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