Community health expert Liz Kingsland offers tips that could help you prevent osteoporosis. Kingsland says simple lifestyle changes such specific kinds of exercise, supplements, and avoiding certain higher risk behaviors can help people reduce their chances of developing the potentially disabling bone-loss condition.
Read moreThe following tips can help you avoid falls. Take care of yourself Be sure your diet contains the recommended amounts of... Read more »
On October 20, 2011 join us in a world-wide social media event to support osteoporosis. Social media is bringing a bone health message to... Read more »
After recently interviewing Dr. Tara Allmen (who created the informational DVD, “Menopause in an Hour”), I am increasingly focusing on... Read more »
Q: I am a male in my low 70's and a male friend of mine recently broke his hip with a simple fall in his house. He was told that it... Read more »
I cam across this fascinating recent Q&A about compression fractures, which sadly are very commonly suffered by those with... Read more »
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break. The most common bones affected are the hip, wrist and vertebrae. Approximately 10... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Thin bones Prevention Calcium is essential for building and maintaining healthy bone. Vitamin D is also needed because it helps your... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Thin bones Treatment The goals of osteoporosis treatment are to: Control pain from the disease Slow down or stop bone loss ... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Osteoporosis is a bone disorder. The bones become thinner, lose their strength and are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis... Read more »
A class of osteoporosis meds that does not carry the risks of current medications is showing promise in new studies, one researcher says. Drugmaker... Read more »