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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2015 FEC Season of Caring artist reception set J OEL F UHRMAN , MD Osteoporosis risk in men Osteoporosis is often consid- ered a silent disease because it progresses without symptoms until a fracture occurs. Most women are aware that their risk of osteoporosis increases after menopause, and many choose to take the necessary steps — via diet, supplements and exer- cise — to prevent fractures from occurring. However, what women may not know is that their husbands, fathers and brothers should also be concerned about bone health. Statistics from the National Osteoporosis Foundation sug- gest that osteoporosis poses a significant threat to millions of women in the U.S. — and mil- lions of men, too. Fortunately for both, bone health is strongly influenced by nutrition and lifestyle, and there are healthy behaviors that can help to prevent osteoporo- sis. Osteoporotic fractures do occur more frequently in women than men. However, one-third of all hip fractures occur in men, and the conse- quences of fractures are more severe for men than for women. Men are almost twice as like- ly as women to die during hos- pitalization following a hip fracture, and loss of independ- ence after a hip fracture is far more common in men than women. Hormonal changes that occur with age can affect bone health. In women, it is known that the decline in estrogen that occurs with menopause con- tributes to bone loss. Although testosterone is the predominant sex hormone in men, men also produce estrogen. Estradiol, one form of estro- gen, is formed when testos- terone is metabolized; both estradiol and testosterone con- tribute to male bone health. Levels of testosterone and estradiol decline in men with aging, resulting in decreased bone building and increased bone breakdown. Because of the hormonal influences on bone health, men who are being treated for prostate cancer with androgen deprivation therapy may be at increased risk of osteoporosis. What can men do to protect their bones? Bone health is strongly influenced by diet and lifestyle. The behaviors that help to prevent osteoporosis are the same for men and women: increasing muscle strength with weight-bearing exercise, main- taining adequate vitamin D lev- els, and following a Nutritarian diet rich in green vegetables, beans and seeds. Prevent osteoporosis with exercise and superior nutrition. Being fit and having excel- lent nutrition is not just the right thing for your heart, brain and your prostate. Your bones benefit too. Dr. Fuhrman is a New York Times best-selling author and board certified family physician specializing in lifestyle and nutri- tional medicine. Visit his website at Dr Fuhrman.com, or submit questions and comments to newsquestions@drfuhrman.com. one who has made a difference in their life. All are welcome. Admission to the event is free. A tree decorated with the stars of names that are being honored will be lit. Refreshments and music will be provided. If you would like to recog- nize someone special in your life you can make a donation to PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Hospice, 400 Ninth St., and a star will recognize your loved one during the “reading of the names” ceremony. Contributions are tax deductible and 100 percent of contributions to Light Up A Life remain in Florence to ben- efit PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Hospice program, a nonprofit organization. For more information about PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Hospice or the annual Light Up a Life celebration, call 541- 997-3418. soup-kitchen style lunch with live music hosted by the Friends of FEC Gallery Committee. For $1, patrons will be served soup and bread, coffee and water. There will also be an art raffle to benefit Food Share and SOS, with local artists donating art works and jewelry for the raffle. All proceeds from the art raffle and soup kitchen lunch will be donated to Food Share and SOS. CONCEAL CARRY CARRY CONCEAL PERMIT CLASS CLASS PERMIT Oregon –Utah Oregon – Valid in 35 Utah - Valid 34 States States Thursday, October 29th 1pm or 6pm Light Up a Life this winter with PeaceHealth PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Hospice hosts its annual Light Up a Life ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the Florence Events Center. Money raised at this event will go to support a variety of hospice programs throughout the year. The event allows anyone to purchase a star in remem- brance of someone who has passed away or to honor some- On Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, the public is invited to attend an artist reception that will benefit nonprofit organizations Food Share and Siuslaw Outreach Services (SOS). There will be a bin for food donations, and one for donations of warm coats and blankets to help those in need in the community. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., visitors are invited to a Walk-ins Welcome Florence Event Center, 715 Quince St. OR/Utah–valid in WA $80 or Oregon only $45 shauncurtain.com ~ ~ shauncurtain@gmail.com FIREARMTrainingNW.com FIREARM TrainingNW@gmail.com 360-921-2071 A weekly roundup of shopping, savings and doings around town. THE OLD SCHOOL FURNITURE STORE 1550 HWY 101 & 6TH 541-997-9424 Monday - Saturday 10-5 FREE FLORENCE DELIVERY NEW FURNITURE ARRIVING WEEKLY FROM GREAT MANUFACTURES ASHLEY / BEST / COASTER / PERDUE / CORSICANA DESKS/OFFICE CHAIRS CURIO CABINETS BOOKCASES/LAMPS MATTRESSES/BED SETS SWIVEL ROCKER RECLINERS ELECTRIC RECLINERS SOFAS/COFFEE TABLES DINETTE SETS GIZMO SAYS: COME SEE OUR BARK..... NO BITE!!! WE LOVE SPECIAL ORDERS BARK SALES Beauty Bark (dyed red or black) Fine or Medium Fir Nuggets • Bark Rock • Hemlock FLORENCE SAW SHOP ROCK PRODUCTS STIHL THE #1 SELLING BRAND OF CHAINSAWS & OUTDOOR POWER TOOLS SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS FULL RENTAL SHOP FOR THE HOMEOWNER & CONTRACTOR 1550 HWY. 101 & 6TH STREET 541-997-2653 MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-5PM GOT SAND? Yes, We Do! We gladly sell to the Public Delivery or Pick-Up By the bucket or by the truck load! Red Cinder Black, Blue and Gray Rock Landscape Rock of any size ( 1ft. - 5 ft.) Round Rock, all sizes Cobble Quarry Rock (1/2 inch - 6 inch) Concrete Mix GARDEN COMPOST Top Soil Mint Compost Come by and browse our full service landscape (Other materials by order) We Have Organic Steer-Plus! products. You want it? We can get it! DEQ: 37943 CCB: 192681 GIZMO SAYS: COME SEE OUR BARK..... NO BITE!!! GARDEN COMPOST Top Soil Mint Compost (Other materials by order) Coming in Spring... 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