Strong Women, Strong Bones : Everything You Need to Know to Prevent, Treat, and Beat Osteoporosis,9780399526565

Strong Women, Strong Bones : Everything You Need to Know to Prevent, Treat, and Beat Osteoporosis

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Edition: Revised
ISBN13: 9780399526565
ISBN10: 0399526560
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-07-01
Publisher(s): Perigee Trade
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Summary

Based on the latest scientific information, and including practical advice on the best nutrition, exercise, and medication, this is an essential guide for any woman who wants to know more about the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xi
Preface xiii
SECTION I OSTEOPOROSIS IS PREVENTABLE 1(46)
The Silent Crippler
3(14)
The Secret Life of Bone
17(14)
The Anatomy of Osteoporosis
31(16)
SECTION II CHECK OUT YOUR BONES 47(50)
Are You at Risk?
49(16)
Put Your Bones to the Test
65(17)
Falling --- the Forgotten Factor
82(15)
SECTION III SMART STRATEGIES FOR STRONG BONES 97(152)
Calcium and Beyond
99(35)
Bone-Boosting Workouts
134(89)
Good News About Medication
223(26)
SECTION IV STANDING UP TO OSTEOPOROSIS 249(48)
The Strong Bones Workbook
251(20)
Men Get Osteoporosis Too!
271(11)
Questions and Answers
282(15)
Glossary 297(10)
References 307(6)
Index 313

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