Studies show that religion is an extremely important resource for the majority of women living with breast cancer. Faith helps one cope with cancer. The month of May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month, a time to think about how we care for our bones. Twenty eight million people suffer from this devastating disease. EACH DAY is spent on direct medical costs for fractures associated with osteoporosis.
Fragile bones are a common problem for many older women and some older men.
We must not wait to begin to think about the health of our bones. It is important for all of us to consider engaging in weight bearing exercise such as walking or weight training on a regular basis. Adequate intake of calcium and safe exposure to sunlight for vitamin D are essential to healthy bones. Refraining from smoking is also important for bone health. Researchers say that one of the hidden risk factors for bone loss is chronic depression.