Best Nutrition to Strengthen Bones Following is the recommendations for diet, physical activity, and other lifestyle practices that can help to achieve good bone health: Nutrition Since many nutrients are important for bone health, it is important to eat a well-balanced diet containing a variety of foods. Eating Plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables, low-fat or fat-free […]
Preventing Falls Among Seniors Tips Falls are not just the result of getting older. Many falls can be prevented. Falls are usually caused by a number of things. By changing some of these things, you can lower your chances of falling. You can reduce your chances of falling by doing these things: Begin a regular […]
Debunking Myths Myth #1 Osteoporosis occurs only in older people Fact #1 While osteoporosis is more common in older people, it can strike at any age. Myth #2 You don’t need to worry about osteoporosis if you just trip and break a bone. Fact #2 Any broken bones in people over the age […]
Best Exercise For Strong Bones The foundation of a good physical activity regimen involves at least 30 minutes (adults) or 60 minutes (children) of moderate physical activity every day. Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents For children over age 8 and adolescents, a bone-healthy program of physical activity could include the following: At least 60 […]
Panel of Experts Panel of Experts Dr. Aileen Agbanlog Education May 2003-April 2004: Rotating Clinical Internship (Medicine, Surgery, Pedia, ObGyne – CGH) Jan 2005-Dec 2007: Residency (Special Training) in IM / Adult Medicine SLMC 1st Philippine College Of Physicians Annual Convention Feb 2008-Jan 2010: Fellowship Training in Rheumatology CHIEF FELLOW SLMC, Awarded Educational Travel Grant […]
Panel of Experts Panel of Experts Dr. Cheryl Anne A. Dela Cruz – Tan Education March 2013-February 2015: Fellowship training in Rheumatology, Clinical Immunology and Osteoporosis UST Occupational Medicine (PCOM) January 2006-December 2009: Internal Medicine Residency Training, Southern Philippines Medical Center Years of experience 6 years of experience Specializations Member, International Society of Clinical Densitometry […]
Panel of Experts Panel of Experts Dr. Evan Glenn Vista Education June 1993-March 1997: UST College of Science – Bachelor of Science Major in Biology June 1997-April 2001: UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery – DOCTOR OF MEDICINE May 2001-May 2002: USTH Manila Philippines – CLINICAL INTERN SHIP Aug 2002: PRC of the Philippines – […]
Panel of Experts Panel of Experts Dr. Sorrah Fiel Briones Education Fellowship: Rheumatology, Clinical Immunology & Osteoporosis, Chief Fellow, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, 2011 Residency: Internal Medicine, Makati Medical Center, 2007 Internship: Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center, 2004 Med School: Doctor of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas, 2003 Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in […]
“ Battling Rheumatoid Arthritis Alone In Old Age When the joint pain started in my fifties, I wasn’t too bothered by it. I mean, everyone gets creaky joints when they’re old, right? I figured I just have to live with it; maybe exercise once in a while to stay fit. I continued to work alongside […]
“ Battling Spondylitis From A Young Age I’ve always dreamed of success in my life. From a very young age, I worked hard to achieve the best outcomes of any situation I faced. I loved computers and tinkered with them every chance I got. Since my family could afford just one, outdated computer, I took […]