Joan Rivers and Osteoporosis

I recently stumbled across several television spots produced by the AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons).  One of them features Joan Rivers talking about osteoporosis.  While the spot is humorous, the subject matter is serious.  Part of our job as healthcare providers is to educate people about preventing injuries and diseases, or at least what they can do to reduce their risk of becoming victim of one or the other, or both. 

Two of the easiest ways to prevent injuries and bone diseases are exercise and eating right.  This doesn’t mean that you have to compete with Lance Armstrong or participate in a triathlon.  It just means that instead of watching your favorite reality show for an hour after work while devouring a pack of Twizzlers maybe you walk your dog and eat some carrots.  

Exercise doesn’t have to be torture, and eating healthily doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on all of the delicious flavors associated with red dye 40.  Hopefully, with the right diet and exercise, the only thing you’ll miss out on is osteoporosis.  For some more information about staying healthy and the benefits to your bone and muscle health, check out the AAOS’s website www.saveyourknees.org.   

 

Jennifer