The Institute of Medicine- IOM sets new dietary Levels for Calcium and Vitamin D to Maintain Health and Avoid Risks Associated with Excess.
IOM Report Sets New Dietary Intake Levels for Calcium and Vitamin D To Maintain Health and Avoid Risks Associated With Excess.
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Best Bones Forever Program
The Arizona Osteoporosis Coalition and UA Cooperative Extension were selected as one of three national pilot sites for the new BEST BONES FOREVER / BODYWORKS project funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women`s Health.
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World Osteoporosis Day
Join us in the fight for a world without osteoporotic fractures by promoting bone health. Join the Unbreakable Embrace online or in person. October 20 is World Osteoporosis Day. Download free posters Strong bones are essential for women to maintain an active and independent life, especially in their senior years.Our message on this significant day is: Take action now! (continued on next page)

Practice a healthy lifestyle, including weight-bearing and strengthening exercise, calcium-rich nutrition and adequate vitamin D Be on the alert for risk factors that heighten the probability of fracture (click here) Ask your doctor about your bone health and enquire about further testing if you're at risk

Say yes to strong bones for strong women!
"Don't miss the signs of a breaking spine" ...


Vertebral fractures are under-recognized and under-treated
Early diagnosis and treatment essential to prevent the fracture cascade
Three major signs of vertebral fractures are height loss, back pain, and a stoop

http://www.worldosteoporosisday.org/

SNAP! See a photo essay on people with osteoporosis around the world.

http://www.iofsnap.org/
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