Outwitting Osteoporosis: The Smart Woman's Guide to Bone Health Original Edition Contributor(s): Gates, Ronda (Author), Whipple, Beverly (Author) |
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ISBN: 1582700990 ISBN-13: 9781582700991 Publisher: Atria Books
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: March 2003 Annotation: For women who want to maximize good health as they age and prevent osteoporosis, this up-to-date resource for good bone health provides the most current research and offers practical advice about maintaining or regaining normal bone mass. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Musculoskeletal - Health & Fitness | Women's Health - General - Medical | Rheumatology |
Dewey: 616.716 |
LCCN: 2003000979 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 9" L (0.75 lbs) 208 pages |
Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
Features: Illustrated, Index, Price on Product |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Women of all ages need to be concerned about osteoporosis. Thirty-three million American women have the disease, and one out of every two women over the age of fifty will experience an osteoporosis-based fracture. Fortunately, there are important steps that women can take to ensure healthy bones throughout their lifetime. Pharmacist-trained Ronda Gates and nurse/researcher Beverly Whipple pool their talents to bring women the most up-to-date information, statistics, and treatment options to help them keep their bones strong. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gates, Ronda: - Ronda Gates, MS, is a health promotion educator and pharmacy graduate whose company, LIFESTYLES by Ronda Gates, develops and delivers programs and products to support lifestyle change.Whipple, Beverly: - Beverly Whipple, PhD, is the coauthor of The G Spot and Other Discoveries about Human Sexuality and Professor Emerita at Rutgers University. She speaks nationally and internationally about women's health issues. |
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