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    Understanding 3 Common Nutrient Deficiencies

    December 18, 2019

    Discover common nutrient deficiencies and how to prevent them. Plus, learn whether you should consider taking a multivitamin. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: anemia, calcium, CDC, deficiency, dietary supplements, iron, Iron deficiency, NIH, nutrition, osteoporosis, University of Michigan, UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine, Vitamin D

    Nutritious Food
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    Exercise and Osteoporosis: How Exercise Prevents Bone Loss

    April 18, 2017

    Exercise can prevent bone loss associated with osteoporosis. Learn more about getting active and strengthening your bones. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    Categorized as: Family Health, Women's Health

    Tagged with: bone health, exercise, fitness, osteoporosis, women's healthy

    exercise and osteoporosis
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    What Is Osteoporosis? Symptoms, Risk Factors, and More

    March 19, 2017

    Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become thin and weak, leading to an increased risk of fractures. Those over the age of 50 are most at risk. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: orthopaedics, osteoporosis

    Staying fit is one way to help reduce bone loss from osteoporosis
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    The Threat of Common Fall-Related Injuries

    August 29, 2015

    Ror older people and others with weakened bones, falls can result in serious injuries such as hip fractures. Learn about the side effects and complications Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: bone, fall-related injuries, hip fracture, injuries, medical mondays, osteoporosis

    hip fracture
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    Health Benefits of Almond Milk

    June 25, 2015

    Almond milk provides a good source of vitamins and promotes strong bones and healthy blood pressure. Learn more about the benefits of almond milk. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: almond milk, health benefits of almond milk, healthy skin, infographic, kidney disorders, osteoporosis

    Health Benefits of Almond Milk
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    Exercise for Osteoporosis

    May 26, 2015

    A bone-weakening disorder, osteoporosis affects millions of older adults. Learn how exercise can help strengthen your bones to prevent fractures. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Fitness, Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: fractures, muscle-strengthening exercise, osteoporosis, osteoporosis exercises, Pilates, weight-bearing exercise, yoga

    elderly woman exercising
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    Age-Related Spine Problems

    March 16, 2015

    Learn more about age-related spine conditions, including disc herniation and spinal stenosis, and discover how you can find relief from back pain Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: age-related problems, arthritis, disc herniation, herniated disc, James Kang MD, osteoporosis, physical therapy, spine

    older man with back pain
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    6 Tips for Good Bone Health

    May 14, 2014

    Learn more about your bones and how they change over the course of a lifetime. Find some easy tips to keep your bones healthy. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: fracturing, injuries, injury, orthopaedic surgery, osteoporosis, Vitamin D

    running in park
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    Baseball Arm Injuries: Staying Safe on the Playing Field

    April 15, 2014

    There are many arm injuries hat can result from playing baseball. Learn more about different types of baseball arm injuries and treatment options. Learn More

    Categorized as: Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: arm injuries, baseball, baseball injuries, common injuries, Little League, little league elbow, Mark Baratz, medial collateral ligament, osteoporosis, shoulder injuries

    Baseball
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