There are diseases commonly associated with men such as prostate cancer, high cholesterol, heart problems, strokes and blood pressure. But did you know that the dreaded bone disease osteoporosis is also creeping into their turf? Quite surprising since women have been historically known to be susceptible to bone breakage. Now it seems that lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking will make men liable to bone loss too. A study by the International Osteoporosis Foundation revealed that 1 out of 5 men over the age of 50 will suffer from an Osteoporotic fracture. ... Continue Reading...
Must-do: the Anlene bone scan
Something to check out one of these days: the free bone scan carried out by leading adult milk brand Anlene to guard against the debilitating disease osteoporosis which affects a great number of Filipinos. Truth is, most of those with osteoporosis don't realize they have it until they have a bone test. Take the case of Mary Ann Suzon who already felt pain on her left knee that ran up to her back. She found it difficult to walk at times. At 48 with four children, Mary Ann would commute to work but, lately, would ask her husband to give her a ride because of the pain. ... Continue Reading...
World Osteoporosis Day with Anlene
Note to self: drink more milk than coffee, especially at this stage in life when good ol' me is at risk for osteoporosis. Here's the official literature: "Osteoporosis occurs when the bone mass decreases quickly more than the body can replace it, leading to a net loss of bone strength. As a result, bones become brittle that even a slight bump can lead to painful fractures. It affects all bones in the body but fractures occur mostly in the spine, hips, and wrist. The alarming part is that, according to statistics, 20% of those who suffer hip fracture die within six ... Continue Reading...
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