When you hear the word "osteoporosis," you may think of a little old Caucasian lady, feeble and hunched over a walker. But osteoporosis doesn't only happen to older Caucasian women. Osteoporosis occurs in women and men from all backgrounds. READ MORE
Menopause and Osteoporosis: How to Take Charge of Your Bone Health
The sharp decline in estrogen that comes around menopause leads to a weakening of women's bones. That's why it's important to know how to take charge of your bone health and prevent fractures.
Osteoporosis: Knowing – and Owning – Your Numbers
As with so many things, when it comes to aging, what’s on the inside ultimately matters most.
Understanding Your Bone Health as You Age
As you age, postmenopausal osteoporosis is more likely to occur because your body's natural bone remodeling process becomes unbalanced. Here's what you need to know.
Help Prevent Osteoporosis: "Love Your Bones: Protect Your Future"
Approximately one in two women over age 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis. Find out how you can keep strong bones.
How Balloon Kyphoplasty Gave Me My Life Back After My Vertebral Compression Fracture
A freak accident left me bedridden, but this minimally invasive treatment let me start living again.
When to Ask About Cancer and Metastatic Bone Disease
Watch this video to learn when to ask your health care provider about metastatic bone disease
How I Found an Outpatient Solution to My Vertebral Compression Fracture
My decreasing bone mass caused fractures in my spine. After a simple procedure, I'm nearly pain-free.
Osteoporosis Isn’t a Given
It's Never Too Late To Start Protecting Your Bone Health
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