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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Osteoporosis

Experts: Diet, exercise don't stop osteoporosis

October 03, 2008
A reporter talks to osteoporosis experts about the benefits of diet and exercise in preventing osteoporosis. Though these lifestyle changes can help build bone mass up the age of 30, doctors say only osteoporosis meds can actually help bone loss once it's begun. The experts discuss ways calcium and exercise can affect osteoporosis patients, including how specific exercises can help build muscle and prevent falls. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Zoledronic Acid Approved in Canada for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...by Health Canada for treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Known as Reclast in the U.S., the... Read more »

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Talking to Teens about Osteoporosis
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...started a new program to educate high schoolers about osteoporosis awareness and prevention.... Read more »

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Oprah Screens for Osteoporosis
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...normal, and the rest had osteopenia -- a precursor to osteoporosis that is not as severe.... Read more »

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osteoporosis in men
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...is still undertaken to learn about the process of osteoporosis in men. After all, I've seen... Read more »

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Japan's Emperor Akihito May Have Osteoporosis
By Lila de Tantillo , Health Expert

...reported that Japan's Emperor Akihito may be suffering osteoporosis or osteopenia in the... Read more »

Health Guide

Smoking Increases Osteoporosis Risk
.........Research conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health on 14,000 Chinese trial participants found that osteoporosis risk doubled among people who were exposed to the second-hand smoke of... Read more »
Dr. Neil Gonter: OsteoporosisConnection.com
...disease, with a specialization in rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal ultrasound, gout, as well as osteoporosis. He is certified by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry as a... Read more »
Treatment Options for Osteoporosis
..................researchers studied the treatment preferences of 212 men and women who were recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. The researchers concluded that patient preferences are strongly... Read more »
Depression and Osteoporosis Linked in Women
...Recently released study data give women with depression yet another reason to work to minimize risks for osteoporosis. The study showed that premenopausal women with depression have less bone... Read more »
Share Your Story
......diagnosed with depression or you've cared for a child, family member or friend, if you'd like to blog for Osteoporosis Connection Connection, send an email... Read more »

Images

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Osteoporosis and Loss of Height

View an image showing the effects of osteoporosis on our bodies.... Read more »

Medications

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...to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). Osteoporosis causes bones to... Read more »

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...prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). Osteoporosis causes bones to... Read more »

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...to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). Osteoporosis causes bones to... Read more »

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...menopause and in men to treat bone weakening (osteoporosis). It is also used in patients who... Read more »

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...to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). It belongs to a class of... Read more »

Related News

Osteoporosis: Not Just a Womens Disease
June 05, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Osteoporosis is not just a disease women get. Over the next 15 years, osteoporosis is expected to increase in men by roughly 50... Read summary »

Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Heart Problems
November 26, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The millions of Americans who take drugs commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis could be at risk for irregular heartbeats,... Read summary »

Heel Test Reveals Osteoporosis Risk
November 11, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? A simple ultrasound test of the heel might be a good way to predict which women are at highest risk for the bone thinning... Read summary »

Best Fix for Osteoporosis
May 05, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- About 10 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis. The condition is characterized by low bone density,... Read summary »

Heart Danger for Osteoporosis Drug Users
May 30, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug to prevent fractures in women with osteoporosis may be linked to an abnormal heart rhythm. A new study reveals... Read summary »