Wellness Corner

One of the major problems associated with aging that plagues people - especially women - today is the problem of osteoporosis. The National Osteoporosis Foundation in Utah has come up with a new slogan to let these concerned ladies know that there is more than just hope out there. That slogan is:

Osteoporosis … it's Beatable and it's Treatable

Women are more prone to osteoporosis than men but they are also more likely to get early screening that nips it in the bud. It is suggested that this may be due to the fact that medical insurance frequently covers this screening for aging women but does not for aging men. This is unfortunate because this kind of screening can make the difference in how far the disease is allowed to go.

Learn more from ABC4.com.

Question of the Day: What preventive methods have you taken in terms of dealing with osteoporosis?

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