Reader Question: Is it too late to do anything about osteoporosis if I have already reached the age of menopause?
It is never too late to improve one’s bones and risk of fracture. Helpful things include dietary management and supplements, proper exercise, lifestyle changes, as well as proper medication management.
Dietary Management and Supplements
It is extremely important when one is young to get adequate nutrition and calcium supplementation. Our bone undergoes a constant cycle...
Commenting on a recent study, National Institute of Mental Health Deputy Director Richard Nakamura, PhD, commented:"Osteoporosis is a... Read more »
You know that commercial on TV where Sally Field plays happily with her dog or her grandkids and she talks about bone health? She's... Read more »
After recently interviewing Dr. Tara Allmen (who created the informational DVD, “Menopause in an Hour”), I am increasingly focusing on... Read more »
As we go through menopause, we need to be vigilant about a silent stalker that lurks, just waiting to steal something you really value. No,... Read more »
For the last 30 years, we've been told over and over about the dangers of the sun. Everyone from my husband to my wonderful dermatologist... Read more »
Recently released study data give women with depression yet another reason to work to minimize risks for osteoporosis. The study showed that... Read more »
A joint US-China study concluded that exposure to second-hand smoke increased the risk of osteoporosis in pre-menopausal women by a factor of three.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Perimenopause; PostmenopausePreventionMenopause is a natural and expected part of a woman's development and does not need to be prevented. However,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Perimenopause; PostmenopauseSymptomsIn some women, menstrual flow comes to a sudden halt. More commonly, it slowly stops over time. During this time,... 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 »
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