February is American Heart Month so it's a good time to look through the causes, prevention and cure for those of us with coronary artery disease and osteoporosis. If we can further understand these two diseases, and their connection to one another, maybe we can prevent one or both of these conditions.
For years we've heard about the connection between bone loss - osteopenia and osteoporosis - and coronary artery disease. Maybe you know someone with both of these disorders and...
A fascinating study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism has found a strong correlation between reduced Bone... Read more »
What is a Bone Density Test? How does the doctor choose where to scan you (wrist, ankle, hip)? What is the difference between this and a... Read more »
Reader Question: I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis two years ago. I started an aggressive weight bearing exercise program with brisk... Read more »
I recently had a bone density scan and the doctor told me that there was no improvement. I don't get it. I take my medication regularly,... Read more »
Reader Question: I have osteoporosis. I am taking Actonel, Calcium and Vitamin D. I recently read that taking Vitamin C can help improve... Read more »
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A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are present in a section of your bone. Your health care... Read more »
A government task force is recommending that women at high risk for osteoporosis should be given a bone density test starting at age 60, rather than... Read more »
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BMD test; Bone density test; Bone densitometry; DEXA scan; DXA; Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry; p-DEXAWhat the risks areBMD testing involves... Read more »
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BMD test; Bone density test; Bone densitometry; DEXA scan; DXA; Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry; p-DEXANormal ValuesThe results of your test are... Read more »
Wearing a cell phone in a pocket or at the waist may reduce bone density in the hip, a new study has found. Turkish researchers studied 150 men who... Read more »
Learn about how doctors measure bone density.... Read more »
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