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7 Medications That May Reduce the Risk of Osteoporotic Fractures

7 Medications That May Reduce the Risk of Osteoporotic Fractures

As you grow older, osteoporosis becomes an increasing concern – and it’s especially common in aging women. A condition that affects the quality and density of a person’s bones, osteoporosis increases the risk of a bone fracture. Osteoporosis makes your bones far more fragile, and it causes approximately 2 million fractures and 65,000 deaths each year. 

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Every Body: A Concise Guide to Narcolepsy

Every Body: A Concise Guide to Narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is perhaps one of the most misunderstood conditions out there, and for many their first point of reference is a cartoonish depiction of someone who sleeps all day or who falls asleep mid-sentence while hilarity ensues. But in reality, it can be a serious condition that can greatly affect one’s independence, abilities, and overall quality of life and is thought to affect more than 200,000 people in the United States and three million people worldwide.

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12 Celebrities with Dramatic Weight Transformations

12 Celebrities with Dramatic Weight Transformations

Many of us follow the lives of our favorite celebrities obsessively, and it’s never been easier. Facebook pages, gossip columns that post up-to-the-minute updates, and personal Instagram pages allow us to see how our favorite celebs live their lives — including where they go, what friends they hang out with, and what they eat. One of the most popular topics for celebrity gossip columnists is weight — who’s gained weight, who’s lost weight for a role, and who is undergoing a full-body transformation.

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