by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Feb 6, 2023 | Building blocks of health
Unintended pregnancies, that is to say, pregnancies that are unplanned or unwanted, are a frequent occurrence and a global problem. In the United States, nearly half (45%) of the 6 million annual pregnancies are unintended. Assuming no change in current contraceptive... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Feb 3, 2023 | Building blocks of health
Good sexual and reproductive health is a state of wellbeing relating to reproduction and the body’s reproductive system. It includes the ability to have a satisfying and safe sex life, the capability to reproduce and to bear children safely, and the freedom and means... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Feb 1, 2023 | Building blocks of health
Support bone health by: • Engaging in regular high-impact, weight-bearing, and strength-training physical activity. • Getting enough vitamin D, preferably from food and sunshine. • Getting enough calcium, preferably from plant-based foods. • Avoiding smoking. •... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Jan 30, 2023 | Building blocks of health
The decision to start a medication to halt or reverse bone loss should be made only after a thorough medical evaluation and with expert medical advice. Some experts consider that there are too many unanswered questions about their value to advise people with... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Jan 27, 2023 | Building blocks of health
Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because bone loss occurs without symptoms. People may not know that they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a sudden stress from a bump or fall causes a hip (femur) to fracture or a vertebra to... by J. Joseph Speidel, M.D., M.P.H. | Jan 25, 2023 | Building blocks of health
A 2013 review by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) suggests that routine use of vitamin D and calcium supplementation by postmenopausal women is not of proven value for the primary prevention of fractures in non-institutionalized postmenopausal women....
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