October 2022 | Katy Fulshear Internal Medicine

Katy Fulshear Internal & Family Medicine

World Osteoporosis Day

Dr Makkani / October 20, 2022 / #fulshear, #katyfulshearinternalmedicine #primarycare #internalmedicine #selfcare #preventivemedicine, Fitness, primary care

Oct 20th is World Osteoporosis Day. Show your bones some LOVE starting today and protect your FUTURE! Osteoporosis causes 8.9 million fractures yearly worldwide and your risk increases with age. There are some steps that can be taken to mitigate your risk of developing osteoporosis such as: ✅ Incorporating resistance and strength […]

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Metabolic Syndrome

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