The Silent Killer Within It's Silent.
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The Silent Killer Within It's Silent. It's unpredictable. And most of all, it's un-curable. Millions of Americans, young and old, suffer because of this debilitating, unsympathetic monster. It's called osteoporosis. And despite the above mentioned characteristics of this disease, it is also preventable as will be shown within. Osteoporosis ŏs"tē-ō-pə-rō"sĭsn., pl. -ses -sēz. A disease in which the bones become extremely porous, are subject to fracture, and heal slowly, occurring especially in women following menopause and often leading to curvature of the spine from vertebral collapse. Millions of Americans have osteoporosis. They are mostly women, but more...
consequences. Yet, millions of Americans are not actively protecting themselves against osteoporosis. Over the past decade, important information has slowly been uncovered about the causes of osteoporosis and the ways to prevent it. One of the most significant findings is that osteoporosis in not an inevitable part of growing older. One of the great myths associated with this disease is that as people age, they are all susceptible to osteoporosis resulting in fractures or becoming "stooped over." This major misconception causes individuals to overlook their risk and to avoid taking the necessary steps to prevent and treat osteoporosis.

consequences. Yet, millions of Americans are not actively protecting themselves against osteoporosis. Over the past decade, important information has slowly been uncovered about the causes of osteoporosis and the ways to prevent it. One of the most significant findings is that osteoporosis in not an inevitable part of growing older. One of the great myths associated with this disease is that as people age, they are all susceptible to osteoporosis resulting in fractures or becoming "stooped over." This major misconception causes individuals to overlook their risk and to avoid taking the necessary steps to prevent and treat osteoporosis.
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Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks. Osteoporosis is a major public heath threat for more than 28 million Americans, 80 percent of which are women. In the...
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All about Steroids Understanding steroid Steroids nature Steroids that are used by athletes are the artificial form of testosterone, a human hormone released by the body to stimulate and maintain the male sexual organs. Testosterone is called a male hormone since it is produced in men in large quantities compared...
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It was the bottom of my sophomore year of high school. I had not had a boyfriend but I wanted one so badly in how I got one. I met him through my cousin. He was my cousin"s best friend. I thought I could find a trustworthy boyfriend if I...
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What is the stake of the American People and the Government by International Agencies to control Infectious Disease in Developing Countries? More people are at risk of infectious diseases than at any other time on history. Infectious diseases are worldwide problem requiring worldwide attention. Infectious diseases can weaken the strength...
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