Can you ever have too much of a good thing? It turns out that maybe you can. The FDA is looking into reports that the long term use of the osteoporosis drug, Fosomax may be linked to spontaneous femur fractures. Millions of women are taking bisphosphonates -- Fosamax, Reclast and Boniva – to help prevent potentially life threatening hip and spine fractures. Now some doctors are starting to wonder if perscribing bone strengthening drugs for more than 5 years is putting patients at increased risk for femur fracture. In 2008, after the FDA expressed concerns Merck, the makers of Fosamax, added the words “low energy femoral shaft and subtrochanteric fractures” to their drug package insert. But that may not be warning enough. The research into the effects of long term use of bisphosphonates is ongoing so be aware. If you are taking Fosamax and experience thigh pain you should contact your doctor immediately.
When is personal grooming a health hazard? Answer: When you shave while driving. In a news report that is almost too weird to be true, Florida troopers reported that a 37 year old woman crashed her Thunderbird into the back of a Chevy truck while traveling at high speeds. Her ex-husband was steering the car from the passenger seat while she was shaving her bikini line! Megan Barnes told authorities she was on her way to Key West to meet her boyfriend and “wanted to be ready for the visit.” Next time you find yourself behind the wheel, imagine the contortions it would take to groom your bikini line. You know me -- I am all about personal maintenance but I would hope it goes without saying that this gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “distracted driving.” Ms. Barnes is currently in a lot of legal trouble but she was lucky enough to be uninjured in the crash– not even a nick.SPRING BREAK!!! I am spending the month of March in Naples, Florida. After my crazy start to 2010 I am grateful that I have the opportunity to take long walks on the beach, relax by the pool and soak up the Florida vitamin D. I have definitely made the time to be good to me. I hope you have the opportunity to make the time to be good to you.
Good Health!
Terry
“When in doubt, wear red.”
~Bill Blass
