May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month in the US. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures, particularly in the thoracic & lumbar spine, hips, and wrists. It is the most common bone disease in the United States, affecting more than 10 million Americans. […]
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Obesity – The Statistics You would think that with all the diets and exercise programs, with all the healthy foods, and with all the knowledge we have, that obesity rates in the US would be going down. Instead, they are steadily climbing. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), about 42% of Americans are
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This is osteoporosis month! If you’re concerned with bone health, these exercises will help you. What Is Osteoporosis? May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month in the US. If you’ve had a bone density test, you know if you’re a fracture risk. They check your lumbar spine (lower back), your femurs (thigh bones), and sometimes your wrists.
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November is Osteoporosis Month in Canada. As a 52-year-old Fitness and Pilates Pro, I am very much interested in maintaining and increasing my bone strength and that of my clients. Muscle strength is important, but without bone strength, we are at risk for spine, hip, and other bone fractures that can negatively affect our quality
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