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Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Bone Health

Everyone should be proactive about their bone health — especially women. Check out this list of questions to be sure to get the information you need during your appointment.

Rebecca Sorley

I Discovered I Had Osteoporosis When I Broke Bones in Both of My Elbows During a Fall

I worried about protecting my bones and livelihood as a pianist and teacher, but my bone loss has reversed

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Preguntas que debes hacer a tu proveedor de atención médica acerca de la salud ósea

Todos deberían ser proactivos en lo que se refiere a su salud ósea, especialmente las mujeres. Revisa esta lista de preguntas para asegurarte de que obtengas la información que necesitas durante tu consulta.

Rebecca Sorley

Descubrí que tenía osteoporosis cuando tuve fracturas en mis dos codos por una caída

Me preocupó la protección de mis huesos y poder continuar con mi profesión de pianista y profesora, pero mi pérdida ósea se ha revertido.

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The Connection Between Osteoporosis and Depression

Here’s what you need to know about the link and the risk for postmenopausal women

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In an Aging America, Osteoporosis Is a Looming Public Health Crisis

Read our Senior Policy Advisor Martha Nolan’s op-ed from The Hill about America’s bone health crisis

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Women and Bone Health Basics

Women aren’t often thinking of or educated about bone health protection — but they should be

How To Avoid Falls in Your Home

Falls can be very dangerous. Watch this video to learn how to protect yourself in your home.

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8 Foods to Eat for Healthy Bones

Eating foods rich in calcium and vitamin D can help keep your bones healthy and possibly lower your risk of osteoporosis

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7 Ways to Prevent Bone Loss

You’re never too young to take steps to keep your bones strong and health

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The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bone Health

Strong bones play a crucial role in the fight against breast cancer

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Osteoporosis and Fractures: What You Should Know

Learn about prevention, screening diagnosis and treatment

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Osteoporosis y fracturas: lo que debe saber

Obtenga información sobre su prevención, detección, diagnóstico y tratamiento

Videos: Ask the Expert About Bone Health

Videos: Ask the Expert About Bone Health

Watch these videos with Dr. Ortiz to learn about risk factors, prevention, and management opportunities related to osteoporosis and vertebral compression fractures (VCF)

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Fast Facts: 10 Facts About Osteoporosis in Women

Learn about osteoporosis diagnosis and prevention

What Increases Your Risk for Bone Fractures and Osteoporosis?

What Increases Your Risk for Bone Fractures and Osteoporosis?

Learn what makes you more likely to break bones and get osteoporosis

How Do Hormones Affect Osteoporosis?

How Do Hormones Affect Osteoporosis?

It’s important to understand how you become more vulnerable to osteoporosis as you age

Shelly Gladstein

Taking on Mountains — and Osteoporosis

How I adjusted, but didn’t stop, my active lifestyle after my diagnosis

Cecilia Shouts

It Wasn’t Muscle Damage: It Was Four Fractures and Osteoporosis

How an ER doctor's misdiagnosis led me to take charge of my condition through diet and exercise

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For Women, Osteoporosis Leaves Physical and Emotional Scars

This silent disease can take an emotional toll on women because of physical, lifestyle and dependency changes