About.com Health: Now That It's Fall...

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Health From Dawn Stacey, your About.com Health Editor Fall is upon us. The beautiful season that delights us with amber colored leaves and brisk weather. While I encourage you all to jump in those piles of leaves and enjoy the great outdoors, try not to let take the season's name too literally... that is, remember that falls can happen very quickly and bones can break just as easily. Why You Need Calcium Calcium is a mineral found in many foods, and it is important to get enough because your body doesn't produce it. The good news is that there are many options for getting your daily allotment of this essential mineral. Tips for Getting More Calcium Five Calcium Stealers You Should Know About Don't Forget About Vitamin D Calcium Rich Foods See More About:  calcium  dietary supplements  osteoporosis Sticks and Stones... There are different types of fractures and broken bones, yet these words mean the same thing! The average person living in a developed country can expect to sustain two fractures over the course of their lifetime. Are You at Risk for Bone Fractures? "Fracture Menu" 10 Ways to Prevent a Broken Neck Broken Bones and Children See More About:  fracture versus break  broken bone treatment  cast care Healing Broken Bones Unfortunately, broken bones need time to heal... a process that is related to many factors such as your age, overall health, nutrition, blood flow to the bone and treatment. Treating Broken Ribs Smoking Hurts Bones Physical Therapy After Ankle Fractures Does Surgery Make a Broken Bone Heal Faster? See More About:  types of broken bones  fracture treatments  cast care Bone Up On Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a condition in which your bones become weaker, putting you at greater risk of a fracture or break. You can actually build your bone strength now and prevent Osteoporosis from becoming an issue. What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis Bone Density and Exercise Osteoporosis Risk Factor Quiz How to Prevent Bone Loss with Weight Training See More About:  osteoporosis  osteoporosis prevention  osteoporosis symptoms Health Ads Health Diet Foods Health Diet Food Obesity Health Health Food to Eat HMO Health Plan Featured Articles Open Fractures Can Hormonal Contraceptives Increase Bone Mineral Density? Foot Stress Fractures Osteoporosis and Celiac Disease Vitamin D Deficiency Stress Fractures   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement