Cyclists Face Hidden Bone Health Risks and Osteopenia
The Los Angeles Times reports cyclists, including pro Andrew Coggan, may have low bone density due to the low impact of cycling. Studies show competitive male road cyclists show lower spine bone density and higher osteopenia risk than active peers, possibly due to less skeletal loading versus mountain biking.
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Santa Monica
Los Angeles
Jeannine Stein
Andrew Coggan
Coggan
Max Testa
Orthopedic Specialty
Salt Lake City
Washington University
St. Louis
Medicine & Science In Sports & Exercise
Help for cyclists at risk bone health and cross training
Cyclists at risk of osteopenia or osteoporosis include long time lone cyclists or very lean postmenopausal athletes with a family history. Seek medical advice, consider a DXA scan, and discuss nutrition with a sports RD. Cross train with light strength work, squats, jumping rope, and plyometrics while ramping up gradually to improve bone density.
WIC shifts to low fat milk and whole grain foods
The WIC program will replace whole milk with 1 percent in its benefits and roll out whole grain cereals and breads this fall. Nutritionists note habits are hard to change and dairy producers watch demand shifts closely as families adapt to healthier options.
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Heavon
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WIC
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N.C. State University
Food Science and Dairy Processing
Victoria M. Adeleke
Wake County
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Devien
Health Calendar Highlights Free Community Wellness Events
Numerous free health events span Cedar Rapids and Iowa City led by Mercy Medical Center St Luke's Hospital UI, including blood drives at Grant Wood Area Chapter and Rockwell Campus, heart failure talks, breastfeeding support, bereavement groups, CPR courses, and teen sex education. Sessions feature MercyCare staff doctors and Foundation 2 Crisis Center counselors with phone registrations via 1 800 GIVE-LIFE.
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Grant Wood Area
Rockwell Dr
Cedar Rapids
Olin High School
Olin
Givebloodgivelife
Foundation 2 Crisis Center
Second Ave
Foundation2
Windsor Manor
Helen G. Nassit
Women's & Children's Health
St. Luke’s Hospital
Neehlert
Mercy Medical Center
Mercy
Stacey Bowden
Sbowden
Mercycare.org
Sediacek
Sedlacek
Rockwell Dr. NE
UI Heart and Vascular Center
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Domenico M. Calcaterra
Robert S. Farivar
James D. Rossen
Uihealthcare. Com
Kirkwood Center For
Kirkwood Blvd
Toni Overton
Toverton
Westdale Mall
Marron Room
Holly Kepros
Metro High School
Seventh St
Best Buy
Coral Ridge Ave
Coralville
McAuley Room
Mercy Medical Plaza
Lowe Arts and Environment Center
10Th St
Marion
Aol
Nassif Heart Center
St. Luke's Hospital
Iowa Memoria
Goodwill
Blairs Ferry Rd
Brad Debrower
Cedar Rapids Transportation Department
Melrose
Pomerantz Family
jJennifer-e-lee
Uiowa
Code Rapids
Grant Wood
Cal
Johnson County
Coalition For Persons With Disabilities
Uptown Bill’s
S. Gilbert St
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