Learn about osteoporosis at 'cheesy' event

Join The Women’s Center at CoxHealth for “The Power of Cheese and Exercise,” an interactive speaker/audience demonstration of exercises for those with (and at risk for) osteoporosis with physical therapist Robyn Holland. Oh, and be sure to enjoy the cheese buffet!

Studies estimate more than 52 million U.S. men and women aged 50 or older suffer from osteoporosis and low bone mass. The majority may never know until they suffer a fracture from a minor fall, or in advanced cases from a sneeze or even spontaneously.

Patti Roper, RN, osteoporosis nurse educator with The Women’s Center says, “For most people, osteoporosis is a preventable disease if they do the right things, such as getting the recommended daily amount of calcium, doing weight-bearing exercises and not smoking.”

This free program will be held 7-9 p.m., Monday, Nov. 8, in Foster Auditorium at Cox South, 3801 S. National Ave. Registration is required. Call 269-LADY today.