KFW | Quit Smoking Tobacco due to Osteoporosis | 612.624.5439 | Part 1 | Research Center U of M

http://www.tobaccoresearch.umn.edu/ Tina Rosenquist, creator and host of Knowledge For Wellness, interviews Sharon Allen, M.D., Ph.D. - Curriculum Director, a medical professor and doctor at the University of Minnesota's Womens Clinic, about bone health. Dr. Sharon Allen has worked on programs to help women quite smoking for over 20 years.
Women have a 50% chance to break a major bone in their lifetime. Bone loss is significant after the age of 50. Dr. Sharon answers the following questions during this show.
1.Question: What can women do to improve their bone health? Get adequate calcium intake throughout the day.
2.Question: What is the relationship between smoking and bone health.
3.Question: What other things can postmenopausal osteoporosisic women do to improve their bone health? (vitamim D, weight bearing exercises)
For more information about the REST study, call 612.624.5439 or go to their website at http://www.tobaccoresearch.umn.edu/REST.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CS-WnFIKsM Click on this link to view part 2 of this video. Part 1 of three parts.
http://www.knowledgeforwellness.com/ Click on this link to go to the website for "Knowledge For Wellness."

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