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Debunking Osteoporosis Myths

UMass Memorial Health is debunking myths about osteoporosis. Unlike mammograms and colonoscopies, osteoporosis and bone density tests don’t get as much airtime or visibility. As a result, we’ve heard myths about the disease and screenings, and we want to set the record straight. 

Myth: I don’t have any risk factors, so I don’t need to be screened. 

You may think you don’t have any risk factors for osteoporosis, but in addition to the ones below, there are other diseases, medications and procedures that contribute to your bones weakening. 

Common risk factors:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Smoking
  • Excessive...
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Picnic Potato Salad

Try the perfect addition to your next picnic: a delicious and healthy potato salad. This refreshing salad is a delightful medley of flavors, combining the earthy taste of red potatoes, the zing of red onions, crisp green beans, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and the aromatic touch of fresh rosemary. 

Serves 6

Potato Salad Ingredients

Salad:

  • 1 pound red potatoes, washed and cut into 1-inch wedges
  • 1/2 c. red onions, thin-sliced
  • 1/2 pound green beans, snapped in half
  • 1/2 c. sun-dried tomato halves
  • 1/2 t fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 t olive oil

Rosemary vinaigrette:

  • 2 T extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 T red wine vinegar
  • 1 t...
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10 Ways to Find "You" Time to Celebrate Mother's Day All Year

Today's busy mothers would be the first to say the one thing they'd like more of is "me" time. In celebration of all moms who put others' needs before their own, here are 10 ways you can create precious time for yourself to celebrate your Mother's Day all year long.

  1. Get over the guilt. This is your first step. Being a good mother doesn't mean just making sacrifices but also giving of yourself to your children and others. Strive for the well-rounded, happy life you want that's manageable and full of positive experiences.
     
  2. Cut back on multitasking habits. By focusing on one activity at a time, you...
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