Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-January 20, 2010 Issue

January 20, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 7 Health, Fitness & Beauty (NAPSI) In the United States, nearly eight million women suffer from osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become fragile and at increased risk for breakage. During the postmenopausal years, more and more women expect to maintain a fulfilling lifestyle, even when battling osteoporosis. Bones serve as the body’s foundation, protecting vital organs and allowing people to stand tall. Without the right bone-health management plan, osteoporosis often leads to loss of height, a hunched appearance, or a life-changing break. Breaking a bone is a serious risk when you have osteoporosis. In fact, osteoporosis-related fractures are more common in women than heart attacks, strokes, and breast cancer combined. And one woman out of every two with the disease will suffer from an osteoporosis-related fracture in her lifetime. Unfortunately, not enough women battling osteoporosis are aware of their fracture risk. While there are several risk factors for fracture, low bone density is a Managing bone health is a lifelong commitment significant warning sign that you are at risk of breaking a bone. Bone density is determined by a body scan that provides a bone density measure called a T-score. Knowing if your T-scores are getting better, worse, or staying the same will help you understand your current fracture risk. The good news is that there are things you can do to make your bones stronger to reduce or even prevent your risk of breaking a bone. A couple of easy ways to increase your bone strength and reduce your risk for fracture are to add more calcium to your diet and increase the amount of weightbearing exercises, such as walking or lifting light weights. But that may not be enough. Talk to your doctor, who may be armed with new information about developments in treatment, nutrition, and exercise. Finding the right disease management program and being committed to it will help you maintain your lifestyle. Don’t stop there. Increase your own knowledge about osteoporosis and what you can do to help keep your bones strong. Register at KnowMyBones.com to receive regular tips on keeping your bones strong. You can share this new information with friends and loved ones. To learn more about stronger bones, visit KnowMyBones.com or call (800) 917-1248 for free information on osteoporosis, tips for eating smart and staying active, and an important list of questions to take with you to your next doctor’s appointment. Ask your doctor if you are doing everything you can to help keep your bones strong. If you haven’t been diagnosed with osteoporosis, find out if you are at risk for this silent disease and begin the conversation with your doctor. Add calcium to your diet with the following recipe. Fig and Granola Bowl (Yield: 1 serving) 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 8 ounces low-fat, plain yogurt ¼ cup low-fat granola without raisins 2 dried figs, chopped into small pieces Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Spread the almonds on a cookie sheet and bake for 5 to 6 minutes. Watch the nuts carefully so they don’t burn. 2. Fill a bowl with yogurt, then top with granola, figs and toasted almonds. Nutritional Information based on individual serving: 385 calories; 14g protein; 60g carbohydrate; 9g fiber; 13g fat (2g saturated); 5mg cholesterol; 179mg sodium; 410mg (34 percent) calcium. In Home PERSONAL TRAINING • Flexible Scheduling • Nutrition Guidance • Sports Speciﬁc Training • Men, Women, Children & Couples With Brad �� Lose 20 lbs in 10 Weeks Insured Degreed & Certified For Free Consultation call: TONE UP/LOSE FAT/ FEEL GREAT 201-925-0381 �� YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSPAPER Dental Implants Dental Implant � $995 Post $545 Crown $695 $2235 �� Total �� Call today for your free consultation! Offer Expires: March 31, 2010 ��