Saturday, May 25 2013 7:30 AM EDT2013-05-25 11:30:07 GMT
Albany Engineer K. Bruce Maples, P. E. announced some road closures Thursday morning. Beginning at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2013, the following streets will be closed for the Spring Fest and SBMore >>
Albany Engineer K. Bruce Maples, announced some road closures beginning at 6:00 A.M., Saturday, May 25, 2013, in downtown Albany.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:55:46 GMT
Not going out of town for Memorial Day? Don't worry, the Albany Panthers want to make sure you have a good weekend as they host their first ever beer fest. You can sample more than 20 types of beer SaturdayMore >>
Not going out of town for Memorial Day? Don't worry, the Albany Panthers want to make sure you have a good weekend as they host their first ever beer fest.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:50:57 GMT
The family of a Miller County woman is mourning tonight after GBI investigators say the 58 year old was murdered by her husband, before he took his own life. Now the family of Barbara Bass is speakingMore >>
The family of a Miller County woman is mourning tonight after GBI investigators say the 58 year old was murdered by her husband, before he took his own life.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:38:36 GMT
Dougherty County Police Officer issues seat belt citation
The Memorial Day Holiday weekend is here, and Dougherty county police are gearing up for a busy weekend. They'll be keeping a close eye on the roads, and are asking motorists to stay safe. Police saidMore >>
The Memorial Day Holiday weekend is here, and Dougherty county police are gearing up for a busy weekend. They'll be keeping a close eye on the roads, and are asking motorists to stay safe.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:25:44 GMT
The Albany Dougherty County Post of the American Legion will be on the lawn of the Albany Mall Saturday morning at 8:00 to erect 122 white crosses. They are there to represent the men and women fromMore >>
The Albany Dougherty County Post of the American Legion will be on the lawn of the Albany Mall Saturday morning at 8:00 to erect 122 white crosses.More >>
June 23, 2008
NBC--Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, causing them to break easily.
Usually it affects older women, but now it’s become a growing problem for men.
Sixty-one year old Harry Raupp gets a Dexscan to check for osteoporosis.
"It's 80% female, 20% male, but recently we've seen an increase in the male population come in for the scan," said Robert Krone, Radiology Technologist.
There is a common reason why men get osteoporosis.
"Some men undergoing treatment for prostate cancer are treated with medications that lower the testosterone level and that can put them at risk also for fractures," explained Dr. Jose Canales, Endocrinologist.
"And now that men are living longer and we're seeing more men with prostate cancer on lupron. I think we're starting to see more of these men coming through," added Patricia Gallo, P.A., Healthy Bones Program, Kaiser.
A Dexscan will tell you if you have osteoporosis, but there are no other symptoms.
There is no way for a person to feel the disease.
"I have no pains or anything like that, but I would like to know where I stand," said Harry Raupp, Patient.
Over time, a diet rich in calcium, vitamin d, supplements and when required medicine, can prevent and even reverse osteoporosis.
The scan takes less than ten minutes, and it’s covered by insurance.
Harry says step up to the plate and protect your bones.
A bone density scan is recommended for men over the age of seventy, and for younger men who have prostate cancer or who smoke or drink heavily.
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