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Can Strength Training Reduce the Risk of Osteoporosis?

Yes. Doing strength training exercise can increase bone density and help prevent osteoporosis. Numerous scientific studies have shown that weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercise performed regularly can dramatically reduce the risk of fractures and increase bone density.

In her book, Strong Women, Strong Bones, Miriam E. Nelson, PhD, of Tufts University, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, explains that women who walk for exercise have stronger bones than women who don’t exercise at all. But, she says, “…the gentle stimulation of walking takes decades to produce effects.” On the other hand, Dr. Nelson’s own research showed that “...strength training just twice a week dramatically cuts the risk of fractures for postmenopausal women. After a year, participants gained bone in their hip and spine; they became stronger and their balance improved.” During weight-bearing exercise, the muscles and related tendons place tension on the bones as muscles contract to lift the weight. This action stimulates the body to lay down more bone.

be solid, they actually have a porous, honeycomb-like structure.

Healthy bone is about 65% mineral, primarily calcium, and bone tissue is in a continuous cycle of breakdown and remodeling.

In growing children and young adults, the bone-building process is happening faster than breakdown, resulting in a net increase in bone mass.

However, this balance begins to shift at around age 25, after which we tend to lose bone mass faster than it is rebuilt.

As bone density decreases, the spaces in the honeycomblike structure become larger.

If too much bone is lost and these spaces become too large, there is a greater risk of breaking a bone from a minor accident or fall.

Although women, especially postmenopausal women, are at greater risk for developing osteoporosis, this bone disease is not gender specific. Men are at risk, too. If you think you are at increased risk for osteoporosis, it is important to discuss this with your doctor and develop a plan of action.

Whatever your age, you can take steps to improve your bone health.

Bones and Osteoporosis According to The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), “Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. It happens when you lose too much bone, make too little bone, or both.

As a result, your bones become weak and may break from a minor fall or, in serious cases, even from simple actions, like sneezing or bumping into furniture.”

Although bones appear to

What Do the Experts Recommend?

The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends taking these steps to protect your bones: Get enough calcium and vitamin D and eat a well-balanced diet Engage in regular weightbearing and muscle-strengthening exercise Avoid smoking and limit alcohol

What are the Risk Factors?

There are some risk factors that we cannot control:

Other risk factors are controllable

Family history of osteoporosis

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Menopause Broken bones after age 40 or lost height Rachel Quiles, MS, RDN, LD Registered Dietitian SuperSlow Zone, Owner How Much Calcium and Vitamin D is Needed?

Adequate calcium intake is essential for building strong bones and for preserving bone mass as we age.

NOF Recommended Calcium Intake WOMEN Age 50 & younger

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Age 51 & older

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MEN Age 70 & younger

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Sources of Calcium Cheese Yogurt Milk Sardines Dark leafy greens—e.g., kale, spinach, collard or turnip greens Fortified cereals Fortified orange juice Fortified soy or almond milk

enough exposure to allow your body to make enough vitamin D on its own.

Supplements can help when sunlight and diet are not enough.

Vitamin D is also critically important because, among its other roles, it facilitates calcium absorption.

The best source of vitamin D is 15 minutes of direct sunlight without sunscreen 2 – 3 times a week. This is usually

Food Sources of Vitamin D Butter Eggs Fish—e.g., salmon, tuna,

mackerel Fortified milk and dairy products Fortified cereals

*Before starting an exercise program, consult your doctor.

Resources: The National Osteoporosis Foundation, http://nof.org/ Nelson, M. (2000). Strong Women, Strong Bones. New York, NY: The Penguin Group

Under age 50

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By JONATHAN COPSEY jonathan@northfulton.com NORTH FULTON, Ga. wanted to know what – If you ever looked like with every Atlanta’s roads resident driving on them, Tuesday, Jan. 28 should give a glimpse. Schools, businesses and governments all shut same time, turning down about the workers out onto the streets at the same time.

Variously called “Snowmageddon ,” “Snowpocalypse,” or “SnOMG,” local governments were quickly overwhelmed by the sheer volume of motorists on the road and the worsening conditions throughout the day.

A would normally take commute that 20 minutes turned into a 10-, 14- or 20-hour drive.

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Schettino Tinnitus is not a disease in itself but a common symptom, and because it involves the perception of sound or sounds, it is commonly associated with the hearing system.

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Dry Eyes and Dry Eye Treatment Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a condition in which there are insufficient tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears are necessary for maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and for providing clear vision. People with dry eyes either do not produce enough tears or have a poor quality of tears. Dry eye is a common and often chronic problem, particularly in older adults.

The eye depends on the flow of tears to provide constant moisture and lubrication to maintain vision and comfort.

Tears are a combination of water (for moisture), oils (for lubrication), mucus (for even spreading), and antibodies and special proteins (for resistance to infection). These components are secreted by special glands located around the eye called meibomian glands.

When there is an imbalance in this tear system, a person may experience dry eyes.

When tears do not adequately lubricate the eye, a person may experience: • Pain • Light sensitivity • A gritty sensation • A feeling of a foreign body or sand in the eye • Itching

• Redness • Blurring of vision • Excessive tearing (aqueous tears instead of lipid tears) There are several treatment options for DES including preservative-free artificial tears, punctal plugs to help conserve some of the tears in the eye, prescription medications to help increase tear production, and medicated scrub solutions to help decrease inflammation of the meibomian glands. Recent advancements in technology have helped our patients discover longer lasting relief of DES with the introduction of a new non-invasive procedure.

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FAQ – Bladeless cataract surgery What is a cataract and what is cataract surgery?

Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over 40 and today cataracts affect more than 22 million Americans age 40 and older. At some point in our life, we will all develop a cataract.

The natural lens of the eye yellows and becomes cloudy with age as a result of biological changes of the proteins inside the lens. The function of the human lens is to focus incoming light onto the back of the eye. As your lens ages, light from the outside worlds be-

comes more and more distorted as it enters your eye. Difficulty reading, needing more light to read, experiencing glare and haloes at night and, even poor sleep patterns can be explained by cataract formation.

The treatment for cataracts involves an almost painless, 10 minute surgery to remove the “clouded lens” or “cataract” and replace it with a man made intraocular lens implant. It is the most common surgical procedure in the US and around the world and is considered to be an extremely successful and safe procedure

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With traditional cataract surgery, all the steps of the surgery are customarily performed “manually” by the surgeon using handheld tools. Laser cataract surgerythe next evolution of cataract surgery with the Ziemer Z6 laser generally offers a greater amount of precision, predictability and safety to these steps leading to potentially improve visual outcomes and

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more precise targets. With the Ziemer Z6 Laser System, your surgeon has the potential to offer you unmatched accuracy and a more predictable and customized cataract procedure.

Based on your medical history and pre-operative evaluation, you and your surgeon will discuss the options available for your desired visual result.

Together you can discuss a treatment plan which may include using the LDV Z6 to create the laser incisions in the cornea along with an advanced lens implant that may allow for improved near, intermediate or distance vision. This tailored treatment may reduce your need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery.

How is laser cataract surgery different from traditional cataract surgery?

In traditional cataract surgery, incisions in the cornea are made using handheld instruments including blades to access the cataract. Your surgeon will then use a surgical device to manually create a circular opening in the lens capsule of the eye that holds the cataract. The Ziemer Z6 laser can be used to make the corneal incisions precise and the opening in the lens capsule as circular as possible, in the right location, and sized to fit the replacement lens.

Your surgeon can also use the laser to break up and soften the hard cataract. Softening the lens with the laser enables your surgeon to then remove the cataract more gently and with significantly less ultrasound energy than is used in traditional manual cataract surgery.

What are the benefits of laser cataract surgery?

• A highly customized treatment • A treatment with little or no discomfort • A potentially more precise and predictable treatment • By and large, a gentler and easier cataract removal • Generally, a more rapid visual recovery due to reduced inflammation • The opportunity to receive tailored treatment with advanced technology multifocal lenses, which may reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses after surgery Am I a suitable candidate for laser cataract surgery?

Your surgeon and you will decide whether you are a suitable candidate based on your eye anatomy, type of cataract and type of lens implant that you desire. Most patients are candidates for having some of the steps of cataract surgery performed with the Ziemer Z6 laser.

How long has the procedure been performed?

Thousands of cataract procedures have been successfully performed using femtosecond laser systems, and femtosecond lasers have been used in eye procedures for decades.

The most familiar use of femtosecond laser technology is LASIK. Femtosecond lasers represent an advanced standard in precision laser cataract surgery and the Ziemer Z6 platform was FDA cleared in 2013.

What should I expect on the day of surgery?

Your day in surgery should be no different than a routine cataract case. The Ziemer Z6 laser is positioned next to the surgeon and is utilized seamlessly during the cataract surgery process. You will be given mild IV sedation that will likely keep you pleasantly unaware of the goings on in surgery. Not only is it potentially painless, there are no needles or stitches as part of the procedure.

What should I expect after surgery?

After surgery, you can generally expect your vision to be improved within 24 hours.

Generally, patients experience no pain after surgery.

Slight scratchiness of the eye is common and they prescribed eye drops will help with any of these symptoms.

Many patients return to work or normal activities the next day and even drive themselves to their post-op day one appointment!

How long does the procedure take?

You can expect to be at our center for about 2 hours, and you will be in the procedure room for only 20-25 minutes.

Please call 678-688-4575 or visit our website at milaneyecenter.com for more information on how to schedule your Cataract evaluation at Milan Eye Center where compassion meets excellence in eye care.

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Sept. is healthy aging month 5 Tips for aging well from Belmont Village Senior Living Americans are living longer and leading healthier lives than just 20 years ago. Good news, but a reminder that today’s lifestyle will affect quality of life in later years. Research shows that changes in body and brain can begin years before symptoms of disease appear - up to two decades, in the case of Alzheimer’s disease.

“Fortunately, what’s good for the body is good for the brain,” said Jan Boatright, Belmont Village executive director. “Our programs and activities are integrated to support a purposeful, whole health lifestyle for our residents.”

(scaling and root planing) appointment may be advised with your dental hygienist or a visit to a specialist in gum care, a periodontist, may be advised.

Our staff at Haynes Bridge Dental Care are experienced in various tequniques of periodontal care and would be happy to help you start your path towards healthy gums and a happy smile. Call us today to schedule your first visit. 470-297-69700.

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Belmont Village’s Top Five Tips for Healthy Aging: 1. Eat Right – High fiber, low fat foods rich in anti-oxidants combat diseases like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and cognitive decline. Processed foods high in carbohydrates and bad fats cause inflammation, joint pain and tissue damage.

2. Exercise Every Day – Include cardiovascular and strength training; best activities work mind and body together – like

dancing.

3. Increase Brain Gain – Build cognitive reserve by learning something new or doing something that’s a mental stretch each day.

4. Be a Social Butterfly – Social interaction has real benefits for physical, emotional and cognitive health.

5. Maintain Purpose – Setting goals and engaging in meaningful activities are what gets us up in the morning.

For more information: Belmont Village Johns Creek, 770-813-9505; Belmont Village Buckhead, 404-2526271. www.belmontvillage.com.

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