Strong Women, Strong Bones

Strong Women, Strong Bones: Everything You Need to Know to Prevent, Treat, and Beat Osteoporosis by Miriam Nelson with Sarah Wernick (Perigee, 2001) Order from Amazon.com

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• Table of contents
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About the book

A Books for a Better Life award winner in 2000

Based on the latest scientific information, and including practical advice on the best nutrition, exercise, and medication, Strong Women, Strong Bones is an essential guide for any woman who wants to know more about the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Includes:

• A one-hour-per-year plan for healthy bones
• A self-test to assess risk factors
• Facts on the most accurate bone-density tests
• Tips on supplements beyond calcium, plus new findings on soy
• The best workouts for strong bones, fully illustrated, with an effective new two-minute exercise
• Facts on the latest medical breakthroughs
• A special chapter for men

From the reviews

Strong Women, Strong Bones provides up-to-date scientific information about osteoporosis, a devastating disease that is preventable and treatable. Comprehensive information on good nutrition, proper exercise, and, when necessary, medication management makes Dr. Nelson’s book an excellent resource to help women, and even men, achieve optimal bone health, regardless of their age.
– Sandra C. Raymond, Chief Executive Director, National Osteoporosis Foundation

Tufts University researcher Miriam Nelson and award- winning health writer Sarah Wernick again team up to bring you the latest science, translated to reader-friendly language and practical application. You learn how osteoporosis works, your personal risk factors, and exactly what to eat and what exercises to do to keep your bones strong. These authors have become popular because their information is up-to-date and based on cutting-edge research, so their advice is trustworthy and it works.
– Joan Price, Amazon.com

I will strongly recommend this book to all my patients who are concerned about their bones-it is accurate, comprehensive, straight-forward and practical.
– Robert Neer, M.D., Director, Osteoporosis Center, Massachusetts General Hospital

Table of contents

Preface
Acknowledgments

Section I: Osteoporosis Is Preventable
Chapter 1: The Silent Crippler
Chapter 2: The Secret Life of Bone
Chapter 3: The Anatomy of Osteoporosis

Section II: Check Out Your Bones
Chapter 4: Are You at Risk?
Chapter 5: Put Your Bones to the Test
Chapter 6: Falling – The Forgotten Factor

Section III: Smart Strategies for Strong Bones
Chapter 7: Calcium and Beyond
Chapter 8: Bone-Boosting Workouts
Chapter 9: Good News about Medication

Section IV: Standing Up to Osteoporosis
Chapter 10: The Strong Bones Workbook
Chapter 11: Men Get Osteoporosis Too!
Chapter 12: Questions and Answers

Glossary
References
About the Authors
Index