May 26, 2011

ANNOUNCER:

MANY PEOPLE MAY NOT KNOW THAT NEARLY ONE IN TWO WOMEN AGE 50 AND OLDER WILL HAVE A POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS-RELATED FRACTURE IN THEIR REMAINING LIFETIME. WOMEN CAN LOSE UP TO 20 PERCENT OF THEIR BONE DENSITY IN THE FIVE TO SEVEN YEARS AFTER MENOPAUSE, PUTTING THEM AT RISK FOR OSTEOPOROSIS.  NURSE PRACTITIONER BARB DEHN CLARIFIES A COMMON MISCONCEPTION ABOUT BONE HEALTH AND PROVIDES TIPS FOR WOMEN WITH POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS.

BARB DEHN:

“Many women think they don’t need milk after high school or that they are getting enough calcium from their daily latte. But, this isn’t true!  In fact, most women over 50 don’t get enough calcium in their diet.  Focus on a diet rich in calcium or talk to your doctor about a supplement to ensure you are getting all the calcium you need. Talk to your doctor to determine if you are at risk postmenopausal osteoporosis or whether or not you should add a calcium supplement.”

ANNOUNCER:

NURSE BARB IS HELPING THE MILLIONS OF WOMEN WHO HAVE OR ARE AT RISK FOR POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS UNDERSTAND HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES.  FOR MORE VISIT BONEHEALTH DOT COM.