May 8-14 is National Women’s Health Week which encourages women to make their health a top priority.
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The National Women’s Health Information Center announced the cover design for its 2012 calendar. I think it looks very yogic.
Visit the Center’s website for more information on its programs – http://www.womenshealth.gov/.
When depression is a good thing: The right position for your shoulders.
One of the few times depression is a good thing is when we’re talking about the shoulder blades. Unfortunately, most people aren’t in the habit of having depressed shoulders. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Our tendacy is to slouch and lift the shoulder to the ears throughout the day. These bad habits can be especially prevalent during times of stress and often lead to tension and pain in the neck and upper back.
“Bisphosphonates are the drugs most often prescribed to treat and prevent osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates help to preserve bone mass by slowing down bone resorption. Clinical studies of these drugs have focused on their effect on bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture risk. ”
But how long is it safew to use these drugs?
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