Guest BloggerLink Between Fractures and Fatalities
You’ve probably heard how a hip fracture can change your life in the blink of an eye. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 people pass away within a year of fracturing a hip The International Osteoporosis Foundation reports more bleak numbers: 40% of hip fracture patients can no longer walk without help; a full 60% require assistance within a year, and 1 in 3 lose their independence and end up in an assisted living facility by year’s end. Yet the largest study of its kind shows any fracture after age 45 can mean the worst... Scary Link Between Fractures and
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Kimberly JohnsonStartling Dangers of Non-Stick Pots and Pans
Each day, millions of Americans are unwittingly cooking extra fat into their meals. But it has nothing to do with their food choices! In fact, you can’t even see, hear or taste this nasty little weight-gainer. Startling Dangers of Non-Stick Pots and Pans What’s the culprit? It lives in common cooking utensils likely in your cupboard right now... … non-stick pots and pans! Specifically, the PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) found in non-stick pots and pans. PFAS are man-made chemicals commonly used to prevent food from sticking to cooking surfaces. But they’re also used to make fabrics waterproof and stain resistant… and
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Jeff DaileyWomen Must Understand Osteoporosis Risk
Women Must Understand Osteoporosis Risk The “silent thief,” more commonly known as osteoporosis, impacts 10 million Americans, with millions more suffering from low bone density. Osteoporosis is a progressive, degenerative disease that occurs when bone loss outpaces the growth of new bone, weakening the bone and increasing the risk of sudden and unexpected fractures. In fact, up to one in four men and one in two women over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Women Must Understand Osteoporosis Risk Marc Surak, a specially trained pharmacist at the Express Scripts Therapeutic Resource Center who concentrates on
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