Osteoporosis and low bone mass are common conditions, affecting as many as 44 million individuals in the United States. Osteoporosis has been estimated to lead to 1.3 million bone fractures a year in people over 45 years of age, which is represents 70 percent of all fractures...
My mother has always been a big proponent of calcium supplements. She had me swallowing those green pills in elementary school and was... Read more »
Exercise is vital to improving overall health and helps you look and feel good. It’s also a powerful weapon against osteoporosis, a... Read more »
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones lose their normal density and become more susceptible to fractures. Osteoporosis occurs when... Read more »
Diet and exercise. Diet and exercise.How often have you heard or read these words when boning up on osteoporosis prevention? Constantly,... 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 »
The Australian government has decided to begin reimbursing patients for the osteoporosis meds Actonel and Actonel Combi. The country's Pharmaceutical... Read more »
A new pill has halted osteoporosis in an animal study, and may offer hope for humans as well, researchers have found. The medication prevents the... 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 »
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have begun clinical trials on a new osteoporosis med that they say could regenerate aging bones.... Read more »
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Prevention You can help to prevent osteoporosis by: Getting enough calcium and vitamin D - Many doctors routinely recommend extra... Read more »