In the past, the first sign of osteoporosis was usually a broken bone -- often
caused by something as
simple as bending to pick up an object or sneezing. But now you can detect this
disease of fragile and
porous bones before a break occurs. Check out this helpful information on osteoporosis.
Information on Osteoporosis
Introduction
An inadequate diet and lack of exercise can lead to osteoporosis complications.
Check out this
information for causes, treatments and prevention of osteoporosis.
Two
Technologies
Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry and ultrasound are two of the most common methods
of
detecting osteoporosis. Find out how you can benefit from these new technologies.
The Toll of Osteoporosis
Read about the symptoms and complications of osteoporosis and find out how you
can cope if you
or a family member develops osteoporosis.
Primary
Osteoporosis
Read about how less calcium is absorbed from the diet as age increases and find
out why it is
important to eat and drink calcium as a child and a young adult.
Secondary
Osteoporosis
The most common cause of drug-related secondary osteoporosis is the use of corticosteroids
like
prednisone.
Osteoporosis
Resources
Find more information about osteoporosis through these organizations and how
they can help you
deal with the complications of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis
in Men
Heredity, aging, inactivity, smoking, inadequate calcium intake, and ethnicity
place men at greater
risk for developing osteoporosis.
For more information on osteoporosis visit LHJ.com
More great diet and fitness plans visit Ladies Home JournalŪ Online.
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