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Sally Field speaks on bone health
Posted on May 23rd 2007 11:00AM by Maggie VinkActress Sally Field recently visited Capitol Hill to speak about osteoporosis and the need for screening, prevention, and treatment of the condition. Field was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2005 and has been raising awareness about the condition ever since.
With osteoporosis, bone becomes fragile and is more prone to fractures. While any bone can be affected, hip, spine, and wrist bones are the most common sites for injury. Repeated tiny fractures can lead to changes in posture and even disability. The condition affects four times more women than men.
Because she presented with multiple risk factors -- family history, small frame, and over age 50 -- Field's doctor had been monitoring her bone health. She received a bone density test early on to serve as a baseline and several follow-up tests to determine the rate of bone loss. Early detection has allowed her to take additional measures to maintain her bone structure. Women over age 40 are encouraged to speak to their doctor about their risk factors for osteoporosis and decide when a baseline bone density test should be taken. Regardless of age, women (and girls) should participate in regular weight-bearing exercise and choose plenty of calcium-rich foods to help build and maintain strong bones.
With osteoporosis, bone becomes fragile and is more prone to fractures. While any bone can be affected, hip, spine, and wrist bones are the most common sites for injury. Repeated tiny fractures can lead to changes in posture and even disability. The condition affects four times more women than men.
Because she presented with multiple risk factors -- family history, small frame, and over age 50 -- Field's doctor had been monitoring her bone health. She received a bone density test early on to serve as a baseline and several follow-up tests to determine the rate of bone loss. Early detection has allowed her to take additional measures to maintain her bone structure. Women over age 40 are encouraged to speak to their doctor about their risk factors for osteoporosis and decide when a baseline bone density test should be taken. Regardless of age, women (and girls) should participate in regular weight-bearing exercise and choose plenty of calcium-rich foods to help build and maintain strong bones.
