Osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis makes your bones weak and more likely to break. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is common in older women. As many as half of all women and a quarter of men older than 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.
Risk factors include
- Getting older
- Being small and thin
- Having a family history of osteoporosis
- Taking certain medicines
- Being a white or Asian woman
- Having osteopenia, which is low bone mass
Osteoporosis is a silent disease. You might not know you have it until you break a bone. A bone mineral density test is the best way to check your bone health. To keep bones strong, eat a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, exercise and do not smoke. If needed, medicines can also help.
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umm.edu — “Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, which means "porous bone," is a disease in which the bones gradually become weak and brittle. That often results in broken bones, or fractures -- especially of the hip, wrist, and spine -- even from simple activities like lifting a chair or bending over. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 10 million Americans have osteoporosis. Another 18 million have low bone mass and are at an increased risk for the disease. Osteoporosis is common ” View full resource at umm.edu
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spineuniverse.com — “What is osteopenia and how is it related to osteoporosis? Read this article to learn the subtle differences between these conditions.” View full resource at spineuniverse.com
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celiacdisease.about.com — “Osteopenia describes bone density that is significantly lower than normal. Having osteopenia means you are at risk for developing osteoporosis.” View full resource at celiacdisease.about.com
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healthline.com — “If you have osteoporosis, you can do a lot to reduce its effect on your life. Knowing how to prevent fractures and spinal curvature can help you live more comfortably and safely with this disease.” View full resource at healthline.com
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spineuniverse.com — “Osteoporosis has many causes, including family history and certain medical conditions. There are also many lifestyle factors that could lead to osteoporosis, such as lack of exercise and smoking. How can you decrease your chance of having weak bones?” View full resource at spineuniverse.com
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Osteoporosis Animation
spineuniverse.com — “Osteoporosis is vividly illustrated in this animation presented by SpineUniverse. Patients will understand how osteoporosis takes place in the body.” View full resource at spineuniverse.com
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spineuniverse.com — “Osteoporosis causes bones to weaken as you grow older, making them more brittle and prone to fractures. Often, you don't know that you have osteoporosis until you break something, but if you start early enough, you can prevent osteoporosis.” View full resource at spineuniverse.com
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What Is Osteoporosis
spineuniverse.com — “Osteoporosis causes bones to weaken as you grow older, making them more brittle and prone to fractures. Often, you don't know that you have osteoporosis until you break something, but if you start early enough, you can prevent osteoporosis.” View full resource at spineuniverse.com
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