Osteoporosis - Prevention

Do People Really Shrink Over Time?

For generations, shrinking, stooping, and even a "dowager's hump" were thought to be inevitable. Today we know that with proper self-care, you can avoid shrinking as you get older. Find out what causes age-related height loss, and three ways to help avoid it.

The Trouble With Tea

Five ingredients in tea can potentially harm your health. Here's what you need to know.

6 Super Foods for Bone Health

Eating right will help you stand tall and stay mobile well into your golden years. Be good to your bones by learning which foods keep your skeleton strong.

Bone Density Test: Who Needs It and How Often?

Are you at risk of a bone fracture or break? The results of a bone density test will help let you know.

The Link Between Menopause and Osteoporosis

Find out the link and how you can prevent osteoporosis from complicating your life.

Hip Replacement: Your Pressing Questions, Answered

How is a hip replaced? What are symptoms after? What's the recovery time? Get straightforward answers to these and other questions.

Health by the Numbers: Osteoporosis

It's never too early or too late to protect yourself from this debilitating disease. Here's a look at osteoporosis by the numbers.

6 Ways to Boost Bone Strength

Learn how to build strong bones and protect against osteoporosis.

Acid and Alkaline Balance: The Key to Healthy Bones?

Scientists now believe that consuming a diet high in acid-producing foods like animal proteins, processed foods, and sweeteners and low in fresh fruits and vegetables is partly responsible for the development of osteoporosis and diseases caused by chronic metabolic acidosis.

5 Key Nutrients for Bone Health

The best way to boost your bones, besides weight-bearing exercise, is to take in enough of the substances that strengthen and build your skeleton. Here's a rundown of the top nutrients you need for a fit frame.

4 Ways to Prevent Fractures

As you age it's essential to protect your bones from breaks and fractures. You can take steps starting now to keep yourself safe and sound.

Calcium and Vitamin D: How Much is Too Much?

Can taking your calcium and vitamin D supplements be too much of a good thing? Some researchers say, "yes." We've waded through the research for you to help you understand when enough is enough and when it may actually be too much.

Osteopenia: What You Should Know

We hear a lot about osteoporosis the big name in bone loss disease; but not so much about its "predecessor", osteopenia.

The Health Boosting Benefits of Vitamin K

Already a nutritional superstar, Vitamin K may be even more beneficial than we think. Find out how to get your daily dose.

Sally Field's Fight Against Osteoporosis

Actress Sally Field embodies the type of woman many of us strive to be. Her most important role however, may be as the face of osteoporosis, an all-too-common degenerative bone disease.

Boost Your Bone Health With Beer

Scientists have found that beer may have a more bone-protecting effect than wine or liquor.

Back Pain and Osteoporosis

Back pain can be caused by a number of conditions, but one that is often overlooked in osteoporosis.

Could Osteoporosis Run in Your Family?

In general, you can greatly reduce your risk of osteoporosis by eating the right foods and getting plenty of exercise. But for some people, this may not be enough.

7 Foods for Better Bone Health

Drinking milk isn't the only way to strengthen your bones. Check out these calcium-rich foods.

A Triple Threat: Lupus, Heart Disease, and Osteoporosis

Lupus affects more women than men, but it also worsens two of the most common health problems women have heart disease and osteoporosis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis

An overview of the link between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. Plus, how to build healthy bones and reduce your risk of this bone-thinning disease that increases your risk of fractures.

Should You Get a Bone Mineral Density Test?

A bone mineral density (BMD) can help detect osteoporosis in its early stages so that treatment can begin. At what age should you get this important test, and how often should it be repeated? Get the facts here.

Crohn's May Be Weakening Your Bones

Osteoporosis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease often go hand in hand.

How Does Your Diet Affect Your Bones?

Incorporating certain foods into your daily regimen could do wonders for your bones.

Healthy Teeth and Living Longer: What s the Connection?

Clean teeth and healthy gums might be your first line of defense against other diseases. Learn more.

8 Ways to Prevent Osteoporosis

Follow these steps to reduce your risk of developing this degenerative bone disease.

Hip Fractures 101

Learn more about what causes hip fractures and how you can prevent them from affecting you or a loved one.

Osteoporosis: Myths vs. Facts

When it comes to osteoporosis, there are many misconceptions that may stand in the way of both prevention and treatment. Here, we uncover the biggest myths about the disease.

Osteoporosis 101

Many people don't know they have osteoporosis until they break a bone. Find out if you're at risk, and learn how to prevent it.
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