Cereal, skim milk and OJ for breakfast, a tuna sandwich on whole grain bread and a salad for lunch, yogurt and a banana for snacks, grilled salmon on a bed of spinach for dinner. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Sounds like a healthy day for your waistline, too, right? Did you ever think you would be preventing a broken hip or wrist by choosing yummy foods like this?
Silently and without warning, bones may begin to weaken early in life if you do not have a healthy diet and the right kinds of physical activity. Many people already have weak bones and don’t know it. Others are making choices that will weaken their bones later. And it’s not just women that are affected – men get osteoporosis, too!
You might not hear as much about bone health as other health concerns. But healthy habits are good for all your organs, including your bones.
The good news is that you are never too old or too young to improve your bone health. There are many things you can do to keep bones strong and prevent fractures.
Your first step is coming to hear all about Osteoporosis prevention and treatment on May 9 at The Chester County Hospital.
You’ll hear from Dr. Corazon Gemil, who will talk about risks, screening and medications. John Gose, the director of Physical Rehabilitation at the hospital, will talk about what kinds of physical activity can help strengthen your bones as well as insurance coverage for treatments. Finally, Kim Knipe, registered dietitian, will talk about the foods and supplements that can help feed your bones as well as your tummy!
Young Bones, Old Bones, Bones to Last a Lifetime (A Program for Men & Women)
May 9, 2012 (6:30 – 8:00 pm)
The Chester County Hospital, Mira Room
The presentation is free. Dinner will be available in the hospital café for $5.85 – dinner includes an entrée, 2 sides, a fountain beverage and a dessert. This must be purchased by 6:15 as the program will begin promptly at 6:30 pm. You will be able to bring your meal with you into the presentation.
Reservations required, call: 610-738-2300 or register on line at: www.chestercountyhospital.org/wellness
