Help for a crippling disease
Article Abstract:
Osteoporosis, a disease that causes damage to the bone structure, affects more than 60 million Indians, 80 percent being women. The major risk factors for the disease and the steps for protection are described.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2004
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Beat the get-fat years
Article Abstract:
An excerpt from 'New Woman' is presented, describing the importance of controlling body weight in people over the age of 35. Muscles should be toned and strength training and aerobic exercise undertaken.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2000
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7 scary truths about your bones... and simple ways to save them
Article Abstract:
Osteoporosis affects nearly half of women over fifty and it can affect younger women. Seven true and frightening facts about bones such as there is no pill to cure the disease are presented.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2001
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