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health beat Boost Your Bones Our bones support us and keep us on the move, and yet we often take them for granted. because bones naturally weaken as we age, we must fight against osteoporosis to prevent breaks. Here are three steps you can take to help safeguard the health of your bones, according to the National Institutes of Health. GOOd better In addition to getting your calcium, add weight-bearing workouts to your regimen. they are the best kind of exercise for your bones, and strength training is a great option. You also can walk, jog, climb or hike your way to better bone health. beSt Once you’re getting adequate calcium and exercise, it’s time to put your bone density to the test. because osteoporosis has no observable symptoms (besides breaking a bone), if you believe you could be at risk, ask your doctor about a bone density test. Courtesy Call Holiday time often means visiting friends and family. but if a loved one has recently moved to a nursing home or assisted-living facility, you may feel anxious or unsure about what to do or say when you go. Here are a few tips to remember for your visit: RR Show the same respect you would if you were visiting the person’s home. RR Call in advance to see when your visit would be most convenient. Learn diabet about the lin Your loved one may k betw es an een free po d depressio have other plans or n with dcast this from th www2 feel more sociable at c.c e Simply dc.gov/po CDC: dcast clic certain times of the day. s. and se k the “Searc h arch “D RR Check with the facility iabete ” tab s Depre ssion.” and about visiting hours so you can avoid baths, checkups or other scheduled activities. RRMost importantly, don’t promise a visit if you can’t follow through. If you need to break your date, call and suggest a new time. that way, your loved one won’t be disappointed, and you won’t feel regretful. eat a diet rich in calcium as well as vitamin d, which helps your bones absorb calcium. Consider supplements if you have trouble getting your daily dose—1,000 milligrams for adults between 19 and 49 and 1,200 milligrams for those 50 and older. Fr Diabee e Podcates st 4 | Fa L L 2 0 1 0 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010

Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010
Contents
Health Beat
Journey of Hope
Treats Not Tricks
Surgery Snapshot
Heart Smart
Q+A

Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010

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Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010 - Contents (Page 3)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010 - Health Beat (Page 4)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010 - Health Beat (Page 5)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010 - Journey of Hope (Page 6)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010 - Journey of Hope (Page 7)
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Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010 - Journey of Hope (Page 9)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010 - Treats Not Tricks (Page 10)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010 - Surgery Snapshot (Page 11)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010 - Heart Smart (Page 12)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010 - Heart Smart (Page 13)
Central Carolina HEALTH - Fall 2010 - Q+A (Page 14)
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