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Having a Mother with Osteoporosis can Lead to Increased Risk for Spinal Fracture
Posted May 17, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Alexandra M. Haller
Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Injury & Rehab
(ARA) - Of the 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, 80 percent are women, and having a mother with osteoporosis puts a daughter particularly at risk for fractures.
Priscilla Turner, 67, of Memphis, Tenn., knows this risk all too well. Her 90-year-old mother, Jewell Fondren, suffers from osteoporosis (a disease that causes bone to become weak and susceptible to fracture). During the past 30 years, Fondren has experienced a hip fracture, spinal fractures and has a hunched back that may have been caused by multiple spinal fractures. Fondren, who lives with her daughter, has difficulty walking, cannot bend and finds her clothes don’t fit well because of her hunched back.
Two years ago, Turner seemed to be heading toward the same fate as her mother when she suffered from back pain. Turner saw her doctor and discovered she had a spinal fracture. She was also diagnosed with osteopenia or low bone mineral density that can lead to osteoporosis.
Exercise May Improve Kidney Function
Posted May 17, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Alexandra M. Haller
Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Sports Medicine, Her Health
We already know that exercise helps to prevent heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, obesity and certain cancers, and may extend life span. Now a report from Italy shows that exercise may also help to prevent kidney damage that occurs with aging (Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, May 2008).
Doctors measure kidney function by calculating the ability of the kidneys to rid the body of a breakdown product of metabolism called creatinine. Regular exercisers have lower blood creatinine levels and also have kidneys that are better able to clear creatinine from the bloodstream as measured by a test called Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR).
Tip for Today: Keep Drinking
Posted May 17, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Alexandra M. Haller
Section: Her Motivation, tip for today, Her Nutrition
More research is showing that the idea of aiming for 8 glasses of water a day is a myth. What is not a myth, however, is the need to stay hydrated. What’s important to know is that juice and tea can have the same hydrating effects as water. The benefits include, and are not limited to, an increase in your overall energy, the removal of toxins from the body, help with weight loss (as you feel fuller longer) and keeping skin healthy. If plain water is too boring for you, spruce it up with a lemon wedge or even a cucumber slice. If that doesn’t work try different fruit juices (made of 100% juice) and hot and cold teas.
Quote of the day 5/17/08
Posted May 17, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Motivation, Quotes of the Day
I have to exercise in the morning before my brain figures out what I’m doing. ~Marsha Doble
The Presidential Fitness Test - for Adults
Posted May 16, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Martinique Haller
Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Calculators & Tools, Her Health
Perhaps, like me, you remember hanging from the pull-up bar in third grade for the flex-arm hang until you positively quivered and shook just to beat out your best friend. Well, now is your chance to do it all again!
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Fight Breast Cancer Risk: Exercise Early in Life
Posted May 16, 2008 at 12:30 PM by Kathleen Blanchard
Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Motivation, Her Nutrition, Her News
We have even more good news about the value of exercise. According to a study published online May 13 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, pre-menopausal women can protect themselves from breast cancer through regular exercise. The highest protection was seen…
Friday’s Poll: Are You Eating Your Fruits and Veggies?
Posted May 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Martinique Haller
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating
The CDC has a great new site called Fruits and Veggies Matter. Using an interactive tool, you can plug in your sex and age and level of physical activity to see how many fruits and vegetables you need…
Tip for Today: Sweet Potatoes
Posted May 16, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating
If you’ve got a craving for salty, crunchy French fries, a good alternative is choosing sweet potatoes over regular potatoes. You’ll still satisfy your salt craving, and you’ll get a good dose of Vitamin A at the same time. In 1992, the…
Quote of the day 5/16/08
Posted May 16, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Motivation, Quotes of the Day
Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states. ~Carol Welch
Fuel Summer Fun with Protein Rich Foods
Posted May 15, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Alexandra M. Haller
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes
(ARA) - Summer’s bounty of fresh veggies and fruit can make meal time fun. Colorful plates prevail as flavorful fruits and vegetables can be added at any meal. Serving these fresh treats with high-quality protein foods like eggs, lean meat and cheese will…
Video: Medical Myths
Posted May 15, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Alexandra M. Haller
Section: Her Nutrition, Diet Myths
Do you really need 8 glasses of water? Doe shaving hair make it grow back thicker and stronger? Many commonly-held beliefs are medical myths, according to research in the British Medical Journal. Check out this video to see what the true science is. …
Hygenic Haven?
Posted May 15, 2008 at 10:31 AM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Health
Open up your bathroom cabinets. Is the area under your sink a clean and pristine storage space, populated solely by guest towels and an extra roll or two of toilet paper? Didn’t think so. For most of us, bathrooms are a space that…
Quote of the day 5/15/08
Posted May 15, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Motivation, Quotes of the Day
The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions, running down their friends, side-stepping responsibility, and pushing their luck! ~Author unknown
Ask Shannon: Fitness and Nutrition Q & A
Posted May 14, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Shannon Clark
Section: Her Fitness, Her Nutrition
With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check back every week…
Active Eyes Need Active Protection
Posted May 14, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Kathleen Blanchard
Section: Her Health, Injury & Rehab
Warm weather allows us to enjoy increased sports and other outdoor activities. Many of these activities can lead to eye injuries. Examples include softball, baseball, and water polo. Annual eye injuries occur primarily in those under age thirty, but anyone is at risk.…
Quote of the day 5/14/08
Posted May 14, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Motivation, Quotes of the Day
If fitness came in a bottle, everybody would have a great body ~Cher
Puckering Up Safely
Posted May 13, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Caroline Shannon
Section: Her Health, Her News
If the days of using Bonnie Bell-esque lip glosses are far from the days of yore, then you may want to tune into this: Some dermatologists say slapping on a shiny lip gloss may increase your risk of developing skin cancer.
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A Vivacious Voice for Veganism: Don’t Do It To Diet
Posted May 13, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Her Story
Long before Skinny Bitch gracelessly proclaimed the weight loss benefits of a vegan lifestyle, women and men have been adopting vegetarianism for so-called “health reasons.” Translation: they wanted to lose weight.…
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