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Osteoporosis for Dummies by Sharon Perkins and Carolyn Riester O'Connor (2005, Trade Paperback)

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Osteoporosis For Dummies, Paperback by O'connor, Carolyn Riester; Perkins, Sharon, ISBN 0764576216, ISBN-13 9780764576218, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Introduces readers to a wide range of treatment options for osteoporosis, covering bone density tests, hormone replacement, acupuncture, exercise, and supplements.

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Facts and advice to help people understand and prevent osteoporosis There are an estimated 55 million Americans over the age of 50 who have low bone mass. This easy-to-understand guide helps readers assess their risk and find a practical approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis.

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Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
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0764576216
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9780764576218
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Author
Sharon Perkins, Carolyn Riester O'connor
Publication Name
Osteoporosis for Dummies
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
320 Pages

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Item Weight
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Table of Content
Introduction 1 Part I: Understanding Your Bones 7 Chapter 1: Boning Up on Osteoporosis 9 Chapter 2: Loving the Living Tissue Called Bone 19 Chapter 3: Breaking Down the Risk Factors 33 Chapter 4: Men and Kids Get Osteoporosis, Too 53 Part II: Keeping Your Bones Healthy 69 Chapter 5: Eating Right for Good Bones 71 Chapter 6: Exercising for Strong Bones 87 Part III: Diagnosing and Treating Osteoporosis 105 Chapter 7: Facing the Consequences of Bones Gone Bad 107 Chapter 8: Finding (and Paying For) a Doctor to Treat Osteoporosis 119 Chapter 9: Testing Your Bones 133 Chapter 10: Taking Prescription Drugs for Osteoporosis 145 Chapter 11: Keeping Bones Strong with Over-the-Counter Supplements 161 Chapter 12: Managing Pain from Osteoporosis 177 Chapter 13: Recovering from a Fracture When You Have Osteoporosis 193 Chapter 14: Focusing on the Future of Osteoporosis 213 Part IV: The Part of Tens 225 Chapter 15: Ten Surprising Sources of Calcium 227 Chapter 16: Ten Things You Need to Know about Bones 231 Chapter 17: Ten Resources for Finding Out More about Osteoporosis 237 Chapter 18: Top Ten Questions Dr. O'Connor's Patients Ask about Osteoporosis 243 Chapter 19: Ten (Or So) Parenting Tips to Build Strong Bones 247 Appendix: Reviewing Osteoporosis Programs State by State 251 Glossary 263 Index 271
Copyright Date
2005
Topic
Diseases / Musculoskeletal, Diseases
Lccn
2005-923787
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Trade
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Yes
Genre
Health & Fitness, Medical

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