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Health & Wellness July 3, 2009  RSS feed

Older women with bone fractures worry about health, mobility, independence
      Thinking about bone health may be more important than one realizes. A national survey conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by the Know My Bones Council found that one out of five women with postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMO) are retiring later than anticipated, and nearly half, 48 percent, blame the current economy.
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Is it safe to drink coffee during pregnancy?
      Here's eye-opening news for many mothers-to-be: Experts at the American Dietetic Association address the question of whether pregnant women can safely drink coffee in a new book. "Expect the Best: Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, & After Pregnancy" by registered dietitian Elizabeth M.
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Have fun, but be safe, at playgrounds
      As a mother, I love to take my daughter to our local park and play on the swings and slides and dig in the sand together. But as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, I'm also aware of the inherent danger that playgrounds can pose to young children.
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Relaxing helps digestion
      Here's yet another item one can add to the already long list of reasons it's important to relax—digestive health. Stress is widely known to disrupt the digestive system and doctors say that plenty of overworked, overtired people find themselves constipated simply because they can't unwind, especially in today's tough economic climate.
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