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9780786260676

I'm Not Slowing Down

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  • ISBN13:

    9780786260676

  • ISBN10:

    078626067X

  • Edition: Large
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2003-12-01
  • Publisher: Thorndike Pr
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Summary

Forty-four million Americans will face osteoporosis in some form, thirty million of whom are women. Often triggered by hormonal changes that occur after menopause, osteoporosis results in the fracturing of bones, which can prove fatal to the elderly. One out of every six affected women will break her hip; only one out of three will regain her independence. In 1996, after falling and fracturing her hand, Ann Richards went for a bone density test. She was diagnosed with osteopenia, an early stage of osteoporosis. After witnessing both of her grandmothers and her mother fall victim to the disease, Richards was determined to overcome its incapacitating effects. She began a physician-approved regimen of medication and dramatically changed her lifestyle. In I'm Not Slowing Down, the former Texas governor, known for her saucy straight talk, and Richard U. Levine, M.D., tell women what they need to know to combat this devastating disease. Nearly a decade after her original diagnosis, Richards's bone density remains essentially stable. Readers will benefit from advice on everything from diet to exercise to the individual histories that must precede the implementation of any bone-building program if they are to begin the second act of their lives with strength, agility, and confidence. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Ann Richards was governor of Texas from 1990 to 1994, and has been active in politics for over half a century. In 1988, she gained national prominence with her keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. She divides her time between Texas and New York City Richard U. Levine, M.D., is a clinical professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, and attending physician at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, where he serves as vice-chairman in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Table of Contents

Forewordp. xi
A Note to Readersp. xiii
Prologuep. 1
Mamap. 3
Familyp. 19
Getting a Bone-Density Testp. 35
What Is Osteoporosis?p. 53
Menopause, Estrogen, and Bonesp. 67
Bone Breakers: Caffeine, Tobacco, Alcoholp. 87
Bone Helpers: Calcium, Vitamins, Prescription Medications for Prevention and Treatmentp. 99
Exercisep. 131
Epiloguep. 169
Typical Questionsp. 173
Resourcesp. 185
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