5 Luscious Ways to Get Calcium
If you're bored by a plain old glass of milk, but still want the benefits of that nutrient-packed drink, try one of these easy, healthy, and delicious recipes. Creamy Espresso Milkshake Chocolate Latte Cotto Strawberry Frozen Yogurt White ... [... more]
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Pain-Free Knees
After all these years spent carrying you around, your knees may be starting to fight back -- with creaks, aches, and stiffness. Common causes include osteoarthritis (OA), especially as you age or if you're overweight, and "weekend warrior" ... [... more]
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Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
In a saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over milk and let stand for 1 minute. Stir in sugar and set over moderately low heat, stirring, about 2 minutes, until dissolved. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and whisk in the yogurt. Fold in the ... [... more]
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Drug Label Lingo
By Jennifer Nelson From Reader's Digest Carole Lynch downed her osteoporosis pills with just a sip of water, even though the sticker said to drink a full glass. Then she felt a burning in her throat. Turns out the pill can get stuck and damage ... [... more]
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Men With Low Testosterone Face Risks
While high levels of testosterone are associated with bed-hopping sex drive, low levels are linked to an increased risk of diabetes, osteoporosis, and, perhaps most alarming, depression. A study of 4,000 older guys found lower testosterone levels ... [... more]
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The Importance of Strength Training
From Stealth Health When someone in his twenties is described as "strong," chances are the subject is muscles. Call someone in his sixties "strong," and chances are the subject is character. Time to change the perception. The benefits [... more]
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A Strong Case for Strength Training
From Cut Your Cholesterol Undoubtedly the best workouts for your heart are aerobic activities like walking, running, swimming, biking, dancing, or really vigorous housework or yard work. But aerobic exercise isn't the only kind shown to help your ... [... more]
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Stock Up on Cheese
Cheese won't budge the blood sugar needle even a bit and it will make you feel plenty full . Cheese is also an excellent source of calcium, and studies show that getting plenty of calcium from food may help prevent insulin resistance, a harbinger ... [... more]
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Monitor Your Health Between Checkups
We're all for getting regular checkups and blood tests. But that's not to say that in between visits you should close your eyes and cross your fingers that all's still well. The fact is that while your doctor may see you once or twice a year, you ... [... more]
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Quiz: Test Your Osteoporosis IQ
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Preventing Osteoporosis: Beyond Milk
Drink your milk! Surely you remember your mother admonishing you with those words when you were a kid. And she was absolutely right: Kids who drink plenty of milk (or get plenty of calcium from other sources) grow up to have less risk of ... [... more]
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Tips on what you can do to prevent osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis can be a devastating disease, but the good news is that it's preventable. Here are some steps you can take to decrease your risk: Drink your milk. Low-fat and skim milk, nonfat yogurt, and reduced-fat cheeses (except cottage cheese) ... [... more]
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