Bonnick offers easy to understand explanation of the disease's development and progression, and information on new diagnosis and treatment techniques. There are two illustrated exercise plans, one for preventing and one for treatment, and the book answers 50 most asked questions. Included is anextensive resource section, information on how to be a better partner in your care by understanding how and why strength building weight bearing exercise can counteract the disease, how daily habits can affect your risk of getting osteoporosis and why menopause age women are especially at risk.