Osteoporosis Information
Osteoporosis information - including causes and risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and prevention - is the focus of the articles here. A condition that thins and weakens bones (especially those in the spine, hips, wrists, and shoulders), osteoporosis affects more than 10 million people in the U.S. alone. In addition, it's estimated that more than 1.5 million people have bone fractures every year attributable to osteoporosis. Start here for the latest information about this silent bone disease, and how new knowledge, such as the impact of vitamin D, may improve osteoporosis outcomes.
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Osteoporosis (and its precursor, osteopenia) can be treated through lifestyle changes such as doing weight-bearing exercises, taking medication, and making smart nutrition choices.
Living, growing tissue, bone is made mostly of collagen, a protein that provides a soft framework, and calcium phosphate, a mineral that adds strength and hardens the framework. Bone and teeth contain...
10 million U.S. citizens have osteoporosis and another 34 million more have low bone mass, an osteoporosis precursor. Potentially, one out of every two women and one in four men over 50 will have an...
Certain risk factors are linked to the development of osteoporosis and contribute to an individual's likelihood of developing the disease, including gender, age, family history, calcium intake,...
Symptoms and Detection of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is often a symptomless condition until fairly advanced. A bone mineral density (BMD) test can determine your risk for fractures, and measure your response to osteoporosis treatment is the...
A comprehensive osteoporosis treatment program addresses proper nutrition, exercise, and safety issues to prevent falls that may result in fractures, as well as medication to slow or stop bone loss,...
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