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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