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RSSAnthropological Musings (9)

Date Title Comments Rating
2011-08-22 What if modern medicine didn't exist? Rest and sleep 1 None
2011-06-06 The Tao of bone: is fear weakening our bones? 5 None
2011-04-26 The siren song of the Amazon calls me…or, how long can an anthropologist stay out of the field? 7 None
2011-01-11 Beauty is bone deep 10 None
2010-12-03 Our neighbors to the north take the lead! 2 None
2010-12-02 Squat toilets and rising fracture rates 20 None
2010-01-22 Who fractures? Repeat versus first fracture in Canada, 2009 10 None
2009-06-05 The Asian-American paradox 2 None
2009-04-06 How often should a low-risk individual get a bone density test? Canadian authorities say only every 5 years. 1 None

RSSBone Fractures (39)

Date Title Comments Rating
2011-10-05 Dowager’s hump and vertebral fractures — what can we do about them? 5 None
2011-08-29 Kudos to the mighty mouse — bone health hero! 10 None
2011-07-11 Playing detective, part 2: some clues about Mary’s broken leg 0 None
2011-06-30 Women don't buckle: The New York Times got it wrong on spinal fractures 8 None
2011-06-20 New data on declining fracture rates 9 None
2011-06-15 Simple exercises to prevent a new fracture 13 None
2011-02-17 A high rate of premenopausal bone breakdown increases fracture risk 4 None
2011-01-20 Fall prevention in winter 4 None
2010-12-02 Squat toilets and rising fracture rates 20 None
2010-10-11 My personal Better Bones program put to the test 14 None
2010-09-24 Strange fractures with bisphosphonates 19 None
2010-07-27 Can vitamin D compete with bone drugs? 7 4
2010-05-26 FDA warns of fracture risk with heartburn drugs 4 None
2010-05-21 A picture's worth a thousand words: Mary healed her broken leg fast 3 None
2010-05-03 Yes, you can be too thin 2 None
2010-04-07 Playing detective: why did 27-year-old Mary break her leg? 9 None
2010-03-10 ABC News report: Fosamax can cause needless fractures 5 None
2010-03-02 Three things you should know about healing a fracture 8 None
2010-01-22 Who fractures? Repeat versus first fracture in Canada, 2009 10 None
2010-01-04 A needless osteoporosis scare 5 None
2009-12-03 How do I know if I have a spinal fracture? 6 None
2009-11-25 Find the cause of bone weakness to lower your fracture risk 1 None
2009-10-25 More support for the link between vegetables and good bone health 2 None
2009-10-16 Those scary osteoporosis statistics - are they for real? 1 None
2009-09-03 Encouraging data on declining hip fractures 5 None
2009-08-24 Stronger back muscles can lower future fracture risk 13 None
2009-08-11 Back strengthening exercises to prevent spinal fractures 0 None
2009-07-22 How a fracture can become a wake-up call 0 None
2009-06-29 US hip fracture rates on the decline 3 None
2009-06-05 The Asian-American paradox 2 None
2009-02-24 Oral alendronate (Fosamax®) use seriously increases the risk of severe dental complications 3 None
2009-02-12 Just how many people experience an osteoporotic fracture? 9 None
2009-02-12 Bone mineral density alone does not predict fracture 1 None
2009-02-12 High-dose vitamin K: New-found protection from bone fracture and cancer? 5 None
2008-12-22 How many people who fracture a hip are vitamin D deficient? 2 None
2008-12-22 Tubal ligation linked to increased risk of spinal fracture 0 None
2008-12-22 How common are wrist fractures? 0 None
2008-12-15 Osteoporosis 0 None
2008-11-14 Osteopenia treatment 0 None

RSSDrug Therapy (22)

Date Title Comments Rating
2011-12-05 How big is the bang from osteoporosis drugs? 1 None
2011-11-07 A common-sense finding: vitamin D levels predict response to bone drugs 2 None
2011-09-14 FDA looking into bisphosphonate safety? Well it’s about time! 1 None
2011-06-30 Women don't buckle: The New York Times got it wrong on spinal fractures 8 None
2011-04-07 Strontium: bone drug or nutrient? 14 None
2011-01-03 My New Year’s wish list — 10 wishes for better bones in 2011 4 None
2010-11-15 Early New Year's prediction: drug companies move into muscles 13 None
2010-09-24 Strange fractures with bisphosphonates 19 None
2010-07-27 Can vitamin D compete with bone drugs? 7 4
2010-07-12 Is your doctor following the Surgeon General's advice about osteoporosis? 2 None
2010-05-05 Down to the bone injustice -- not just for women 0 None
2010-04-12 What do I really think of bone drugs, anyway? 20 None
2010-03-10 ABC News report: Fosamax can cause needless fractures 5 None
2010-01-27 Fosamax and breast cancer 17 None
2010-01-04 A needless osteoporosis scare 5 None
2009-12-23 Worried about osteopenia? A holiday gift from NPR 7 None
2009-11-25 Find the cause of bone weakness to lower your fracture risk 1 None
2009-09-17 Forteo follow-up: Three reports of osteosarcoma using this drug 3 None
2009-09-01 One woman's ordeal with osteoporosis medications: there's a better way! 4 None
2009-06-24 Is Forteo™ a new bone wonder drug? Not really! 18 None
2009-04-30 NOF's new osteoporosis treatment guidelines: Are they kidding? 10 None
2009-02-24 Oral alendronate (Fosamax®) use seriously increases the risk of severe dental complications 3 None

RSSMedical Tests (12)

Date Title Comments Rating
2011-06-27 Who’s driving the bus? Working with your doctor to heal (not treat) osteoporosis 5 None
2011-02-17 A high rate of premenopausal bone breakdown increases fracture risk 4 None
2011-01-03 My New Year’s wish list — 10 wishes for better bones in 2011 4 None
2010-10-26 Bone density testing biased: thin, small women take note 14 None
2010-04-27 Why should you hang on to your medical records? 2 None
2010-03-11 Who needs a medical osteoporosis workup? 15 None
2009-12-03 How do I know if I have a spinal fracture? 6 None
2009-09-24 Bone density measurements were never meant to be treatment guidelines 9 None
2009-04-06 How often should a low-risk individual get a bone density test? Canadian authorities say only every 5 years. 1 None
2009-02-12 Bone mineral density alone does not predict fracture 1 None
2009-02-12 How to tell if you are losing bone without a bone density test 4 None
2009-02-12 How accurate is a DEXA bone density test? 25 None

RSSNutrition and Lifestyle (89)

Date Title Comments Rating
2012-02-01 Winter check-in: how's your vitamin D level? 0 None
2012-01-25 Tips for success with your exercise plan 2 None
2012-01-19 10 yoga poses + 10 minutes a day = better bone density (plus a lot of fun!) 4 None
2012-01-12 Introducing the Exercising for Bone Health DVD 7 None
2012-01-03 Welcome to the Year of the Dragon: Thoughts on TCM and bone health 6 None
2011-12-27 Bone health in 2012: My top five wishes 9 None
2011-12-12 Could a weighted vest become your best friend? 16 None
2011-11-29 Get your ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZs for bone health 3 None
2011-11-21 Onions nothing to cry about for bone health 11 None
2011-11-14 Yo-yo dieting is bad for bones 5 None
2011-11-07 A common-sense finding: vitamin D levels predict response to bone drugs 2 None
2011-10-31 You can't exercise if you don't do this! 1 None
2011-10-24 My new idea for cigarette warning labels: Smoking increases fracture rates 2 None
2011-10-17 Choose your groove: finding your right way to exercise 5 None
2011-10-12 Tips for autumn bone health 4 None
2011-10-05 Dowager’s hump and vertebral fractures — what can we do about them? 5 None
2011-09-21 Dried plums bear fruit yet again for bone health 15 None
2011-09-14 Keeping exercise in mind 8 None
2011-09-06 My favorite detox techniques -- for the mind 7 None
2011-08-29 Kudos to the mighty mouse — bone health hero! 10 None
2011-08-22 What if modern medicine didn't exist? Rest and sleep 1 None
2011-08-15 My favorite detox techniques -- for the body 5 None
2011-08-08 Me and my shadow: Is your sunshine the "right" sunshine for vitamin D production? 7 None
2011-07-18 Say "so long" to soda for better bone health 5 None
2011-07-11 Playing detective, part 2: some clues about Mary’s broken leg 0 None
2011-06-15 Simple exercises to prevent a new fracture 13 None
2011-06-06 The Tao of bone: is fear weakening our bones? 5 None
2011-05-31 Bone-health tips for underweight women 6 None
2011-05-24 18,568 steps to prevent hip bone loss? Thin women should try a weighted vest instead 18 None
2011-05-16 The problem everyone wants — unless they have it 10 None
2011-05-09 Learning how to play: Exercising for bone health 10 None
2011-05-02 Researchers weigh in: Thin women more likely to experience rapid bone loss in menopause transition 7 None
2011-04-18 Insights from Brazilian endocrinologist — don’t forget your D 6 None
2011-04-12 How can you improve your body by improving your bones? Part 5 5 None
2011-04-07 Strontium: bone drug or nutrient? 14 None
2011-04-01 CDC reports Americans are not vitamin D deficient — Better Bones disagrees 0 None
2011-04-01 What if modern medicine didn’t exist? 4 None
2011-03-29 How can you improve your body by improving your bones? Part 4 4 None
2011-03-23 How can you improve your body by improving your bones? Part 3 3 None
2011-03-17 How can you improve your body by improving your bones? Part 2 6 None
2011-02-28 How can you improve your body by improving your bones? Part 1 5 None
2011-02-08 2011: the year of exercise 3 None
2011-01-27 Warm your bones with alkaline foods 14 None
2011-01-20 Fall prevention in winter 4 None
2011-01-11 Beauty is bone deep 10 None
2011-01-03 My New Year’s wish list — 10 wishes for better bones in 2011 4 None
2010-12-16 New IOM vitamin D recommendations — baby steps and missteps 11 None
2010-12-02 Squat toilets and rising fracture rates 20 None
2010-11-15 Early New Year's prediction: drug companies move into muscles 13 None
2010-11-05 What do almonds and exercise have in common? 1 None
2010-10-11 My personal Better Bones program put to the test 14 None
2010-10-04 Are you ready for winter? 0 None
2010-09-10 Hop 100 times today! 12 None
2010-08-16 High calcium causing heart attacks? Vitamin K to the rescue! 16 None
2010-08-10 Bone health pearls from Jerilynn C. Prior, M.D. 2 None
2010-05-26 FDA warns of fracture risk with heartburn drugs 4 None
2010-05-21 A picture's worth a thousand words: Mary healed her broken leg fast 3 None
2010-05-03 Yes, you can be too thin 2 None
2010-04-29 Bones, not Botox 0 None
2010-04-07 Playing detective: why did 27-year-old Mary break her leg? 9 None
2010-03-16 Case Study: How Lynn halted her menopausal bone loss 0 None
2010-03-02 Three things you should know about healing a fracture 8 None
2010-01-05 Dr. Susan Brown’s Annual Bone Health Crystal Ball, 2010 10 None
2009-11-11 Another great reason to look at Vitamin D – it protects against flu! 2 None
2009-11-10 Bone and muscle: Lose them together, build them together 0 None
2009-10-25 More support for the link between vegetables and good bone health 2 None
2009-10-23 Protein intake and fracture risk: A double-edged sword? 9 None
2009-10-20 A note about certain brands of packaged prunes 0 None
2009-09-15 Parathyroid hormone and magnesium: when “normal” is not always a good thing 9 None
2009-09-14 Update on prunes reversing bone loss 3 None
2009-08-24 Stronger back muscles can lower future fracture risk 13 None
2009-08-14 A "dowager's hump" does not always mean spinal fracture 6 None
2009-08-11 Back strengthening exercises to prevent spinal fractures 0 None
2009-08-06 High calcium intake does not prevent bone fractures 0 None
2009-08-05 Vitamin D is more important than calcium 0 None
2009-07-22 Weak bones in vegetarians? 0 None
2009-06-22 Endurance cycling leads to bone loss 14 None
2009-06-05 Prunes and Osteoporosis: Your Questions Answered 14 None
2009-04-21 Can prunes reverse bone loss? 12 None
2009-02-16 Welcome to the Osteo Blast 0 None
2009-02-12 Declining nutrient content of US foods 4 None
2009-02-12 Wholesome, low calorie drinks that alkalize 19 None
2009-02-12 Potassium: The great unknown bone protector 6 None
2009-02-12 Bone takes a hit from smoking 0 None
2009-02-12 High-dose vitamin K: New-found protection from bone fracture and cancer? 5 None
2008-12-22 How many people who fracture a hip are vitamin D deficient? 2 None
2008-12-22 What is the difference between vitamin D2 and Vitamin D3? 14 None
2008-11-14 Natural treatment for osteoporosis 0 None
2008-11-14 Vitamin D 2 None

RSSOsteopenia and Osteoporosis (44)

Date Title Comments Rating
2012-01-19 10 yoga poses + 10 minutes a day = better bone density (plus a lot of fun!) 4 None
2011-12-27 Bone health in 2012: My top five wishes 9 None
2011-12-19 Worried about osteoporosis? Read Gillian Sanson's book 3 None
2011-09-29 Lights, camera, action... 4 None
2011-09-14 FDA looking into bisphosphonate safety? Well it’s about time! 1 None
2011-08-01 Can lack of improvement be a good thing? You BET it can! 12 None
2011-07-11 Playing detective, part 2: some clues about Mary’s broken leg 0 None
2011-06-27 Who’s driving the bus? Working with your doctor to heal (not treat) osteoporosis 5 None
2011-03-17 How can you improve your body by improving your bones? Part 2 6 None
2011-02-17 A high rate of premenopausal bone breakdown increases fracture risk 4 None
2011-01-03 My New Year’s wish list — 10 wishes for better bones in 2011 4 None
2010-12-03 Our neighbors to the north take the lead! 2 None
2010-10-11 My personal Better Bones program put to the test 14 None
2010-07-12 Is your doctor following the Surgeon General's advice about osteoporosis? 2 None
2010-06-11 Mysteries of bone breakdown revealed: the RANK, RANK-L, and OPG system 1 None
2010-05-05 Down to the bone injustice -- not just for women 0 None
2010-04-27 Why should you hang on to your medical records? 2 None
2010-04-12 What do I really think of bone drugs, anyway? 20 None
2010-03-29 Nothing comes from nothing—rethinking “primary osteoporosis” 18 None
2010-03-16 Case Study: How Lynn halted her menopausal bone loss 0 None
2010-01-27 Fosamax and breast cancer 17 None
2009-12-23 Worried about osteopenia? A holiday gift from NPR 7 None
2009-10-16 Those scary osteoporosis statistics - are they for real? 1 None
2009-09-24 Bone density measurements were never meant to be treatment guidelines 9 None
2009-09-18 A chat with National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) folks 0 None
2009-09-14 Update on prunes reversing bone loss 3 None
2009-09-03 Encouraging data on declining hip fractures 5 None
2009-08-14 A "dowager's hump" does not always mean spinal fracture 6 None
2009-08-06 High calcium intake does not prevent bone fractures 0 None
2009-08-05 Vitamin D is more important than calcium 0 None
2009-07-22 Weak bones in vegetarians? 0 None
2009-07-22 How a fracture can become a wake-up call 0 None
2009-06-29 US hip fracture rates on the decline 3 None
2009-06-24 Is Forteo™ a new bone wonder drug? Not really! 18 None
2009-04-30 NOF's new osteoporosis treatment guidelines: Are they kidding? 10 None
2009-04-21 Can prunes reverse bone loss? 12 None
2009-02-16 Welcome to the Osteo Blast 0 None
2009-02-12 Just how many people experience an osteoporotic fracture? 9 None
2009-02-12 How to tell if you are losing bone without a bone density test 4 None
2009-02-12 How accurate is a DEXA bone density test? 25 None
2008-12-15 Osteoporosis 0 None
2008-11-14 Osteopenia treatment 0 None
2008-11-14 Natural treatment for osteoporosis 0 None
2008-11-14 Vitamin D 2 None

RSSpH Balance and Bone (8)

Date Title Comments Rating
2011-09-21 Dried plums bear fruit yet again for bone health 15 None
2011-02-28 How can you improve your body by improving your bones? Part 1 5 None
2011-01-27 Warm your bones with alkaline foods 14 None
2009-11-10 Bone and muscle: Lose them together, build them together 0 None
2009-10-23 Protein intake and fracture risk: A double-edged sword? 9 None
2009-09-18 A chat with National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) folks 0 None
2009-02-12 Wholesome, low calorie drinks that alkalize 19 None
2009-02-12 Potassium: The great unknown bone protector 6 None

RSSSecondary Causes of Bone Loss (18)

Date Title Comments Rating
2011-12-27 Bone health in 2012: My top five wishes 9 None
2011-10-24 My new idea for cigarette warning labels: Smoking increases fracture rates 2 None
2011-08-29 Kudos to the mighty mouse — bone health hero! 10 None
2011-07-25 Menopausal hot flashes may signal bone loss 4 None
2011-05-02 Researchers weigh in: Thin women more likely to experience rapid bone loss in menopause transition 7 None
2011-01-03 My New Year’s wish list — 10 wishes for better bones in 2011 4 None
2010-11-05 What do almonds and exercise have in common? 1 None
2010-08-10 Bone health pearls from Jerilynn C. Prior, M.D. 2 None
2010-06-11 Mysteries of bone breakdown revealed: the RANK, RANK-L, and OPG system 1 None
2010-04-29 Bones, not Botox 0 None
2010-03-29 Nothing comes from nothing—rethinking “primary osteoporosis” 18 None
2010-03-11 Who needs a medical osteoporosis workup? 15 None
2010-01-05 Dr. Susan Brown’s Annual Bone Health Crystal Ball, 2010 10 None
2009-09-15 Parathyroid hormone and magnesium: when “normal” is not always a good thing 9 None
2009-09-01 One woman's ordeal with osteoporosis medications: there's a better way! 4 None
2009-06-22 Endurance cycling leads to bone loss 14 None
2009-02-12 Bone takes a hit from smoking 0 None
2008-12-22 Tubal ligation linked to increased risk of spinal fracture 0 None

RSSTraditional Chinese Medicine (1)

Date Title Comments Rating
2012-01-03 Welcome to the Year of the Dragon: Thoughts on TCM and bone health 6 None

Uncategorized (13)

Date Title Comments Rating
2009-09-18 A chat with National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) folks 0 None
2009-09-17 Three reports of osteosarcoma in patients on Forteo 0 None
2009-09-15 Parathyroid hormone and magnesium: when “normal” is not always a good thing 15 None
2009-09-13 Update on prunes reversing bone loss 15 None
2009-09-03 Encouraging data on declining hip fractures 0 None
2009-09-01 One woman's ordeal with osteoporosis medications: there's a better way! 17 None
2009-08-14 A “dowager’s hump” does not always mean spinal fracture 8 None
2009-08-11 Back strengthening exercises to prevent spinal fractures 1 None
2009-08-05 High calcium intake does not prevent fractures 0 None
2009-08-05 Stronger back muscles can lower future fracture risk 0 None
2009-08-05 Vitamin D is more important than calcium 10 None
2009-07-22 Weak bones in vegetarians? 8 None
2009-07-08 How a fracture can become a wake-up call 5 None

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