Features Related to Osteoporosis

1. Calcium: Gotta Have It for Healthy Bones
   

   Got milk? That's not just an advertising slogan. It's a legitimate question. Milk and other calcium-rich foods are an important part of a bone-healthy lifestyle that can not only reduce the risk of fractures as you get older, but may also protect against certain cancers. Many people have also taken

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2. Exercises to Help Osteoporosis
   

   When Betty Bullock was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 1997, at the age of 66, it was a shock. She’d always been healthy and active, an avid athlete who plays tennis, swims, walks her dogs, and dances. “I was thinking, ‘What did I do wrong?’” says the 76-year-old great-grandmother, who lives in Albuq

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3. Osteoporosis Diet Dangers: Foods to Avoid
   

   Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is essential for warding off osteoporosis. For even stronger bones, avoid these everyday osteoporosis diet dangers. Salt can pose a great obstacle to a sturdy skeleton. Research has found that postmenopausal women with a high-salt diet lose more bone minerals tha

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4. Your Lovely Bones
   

   By Barbara Paulsen You think there's nothing you can do to prevent osteoporosis. But the truth is, no matter your age, you can make changes that stop the disease in its tracks. Fracture-proof your body with this three-part plan and testing advice to preventing osteoporosis. Exercise Just as muscles

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5. Soda and Osteoporosis: Is There a Connection?
   

   Does this sound like you? While everyone else is at Starbucks getting their morning latte, you're at the vending machine picking up a Diet Coke. And if you're going to a movie, the popcorn just wouldn’t be complete without a large soda. But there may be a link between soda and osteoporosis that coul

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6. Exercise for Osteoporosis
   

   One of the best ways to strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis is by getting regular exercise. Even if you already have osteoporosis, exercising can help maintain the bone mass you have. Why do health experts recommend exercise for osteoporosis? When you exercise, you don't just build muscle

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7. Know Your Osteoporosis Blood Test Markers
   

   No matter which osteoporosis drug your doctor chooses for you, it's helpful to know as much as possible about how the disease has affected you. One way to tell is to ask about your "markers." When you're being treated for osteoporosis, your doctor orders a blood or urine test. This reveals several m

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8. Newer Osteoporosis Treatments Build Stronger Bones
   

   No matter which osteoporosis drug your doctor chooses for you, it's helpful to know as much as possible about how the disease has affected you. One way to tell is to ask about your "markers." What a difference a decade makes. In 1995, Fosamax, the first medication in a class of drugs called bisphosp

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9. Bone Density: A Clue to Your Future
   

   Health-conscious women who wouldn't dream of skipping their Pap test or mammogram appointments can be woefully ignorant about another type of vital health check -- the bone density bone density test. This quick and painless evaluation, often done for the first time after menopause menopause, can hel

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10. Low-Cost Ways to Protect Your Bones
    

    If you have osteoporosis -- or are at high risk -- odds are you're not getting the care you need. A 2004 Stanford study determined that more than half of all people with osteoporosis remain undiagnosed. What's more, even high-risk patients -- such as those who have already had a hip fracture - often

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