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Hip Fracture
1 in 4 people will ultimately die from complications caused by a hip fracture. Each year in the United States, there are 350,000 hip fractures. (Read
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Knee Replacement
Osteoarthritis is the main reason patients need to undergo knee replacement surgery. The major problem in this condition is that the cartilage on the surface of the bone of the joint, wears away. (Read
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B12 FOLATE AND HIP FRACTURE
If you or someone you love has osteoporosis, or thinning of the bones, there’s a new approach to protecting your bones along with your overall health.
It involves taking a couple of vitamins each day! (Read
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CAREGIVER CHALLENGES
42 year old Lauren Hirtes is facing the quintessential challenges of the sandwich generation. She is taking care of her father who has suffered several heart attacks and a stroke and is also caring for her daughter who is battling bipolar disorder and depression.
“He uses a cane, he’s very forgetful, I do have to help him with appointments, he’s no longer able to drive, so that reduces a lot of his independence and increases his dependence on me.” (Read
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Osteoporosis Arthritis
Osteoarthritis affects over 20 million Americans. Osteoarthritis also known as degenerative joint disease results from physical changes in the joints. These joints are such as the shoulder; knee, hip or in this case, the hand. (Read
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Osteoporosis
The bones of your body undergo a constant state of rebuilding and remodeling. Aside from providing rigid support, your bones also store calcium. (Read
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Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery is becoming more and more common as the population of the world begins to age. Hip replacement surgery is becoming more and more common as the population of the world begins to age. (Read
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FRACTURE-REDUCING DRUGS
There is new research out tonight that shows two common types of blood pressure medicines can have a significant impact at protecting aging bones from fracture risk. The study focuses on two types of blood pressure medicines, beta-blockers and a commonly used class of water pills called thiazide diuretics. Either used alone or together, this very large study shows they do indeed reduce fracture risk. (Read
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SENIOR DESIGN CRASH TEST
74 year old Grace Browne has been driving since she was a teenager. But, today, it’s with much caution, even some trepidation when she gets behind the wheel. “My bones are not as strong as they used to be.” Like Grace, for many senior citizens driving a car just isn’t the simple procedure it used to be. (Read
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