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Advances in Bone Health
Researchers are making huge strides in understanding osteoporosis. Why aren't women getting the message?
Osteoporosis Myths About Treatment & Fractures
Broken Bones From a Fall
Myth: Broken bones from a fall aren't related to osteoporosis. Every year about 1.5 million Americans break a bone. When is it a sign of early bone loss?
Myth: Broken bones from a fall aren't related to osteoporosis. Every year about 1.5 million Americans break a bone. When is it a sign of early bone loss?
The Truth About Osteoporosis Treatment
Myth: Once you get osteoporosis, nothing can be done to treat it. The truth? New drugs can help your body prevent bone loss -- and rebuild bone.
Myth: Once you get osteoporosis, nothing can be done to treat it. The truth? New drugs can help your body prevent bone loss -- and rebuild bone.
What's the True Emotional Toll of Osteoporosis?
Myth: There are no emotional consequences from osteoporosis and bone disease. Fact: Fractures can lead to a change in mood and even anxiety or depression.
Myth: There are no emotional consequences from osteoporosis and bone disease. Fact: Fractures can lead to a change in mood and even anxiety or depression.
Osteoporosis Myths About Risks
Who Really Gets Osteoporosis?
Myth: Only older white women need to worry about osteoporosis. The truth? All women, and even men, are at risk.
Fractures: What's the Big Deal?
Myth: Some say fractures are a natural part of aging. The truth? Hip and spine fractures quickly undermine your health and independence.
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