Osteoporosis Prevention

Prevention

Building strong bones throughout the early years is the best defense against osteoporosis. There are four steps to prevent osteoporosis:

A balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D
Weight-bearing exercise
Healthful lifestyle (eg, no smoking, drinking alcohol in moderation)
Bone density testing and medications where appropriate:
- Fosamax
- Actonel
- Evista

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.

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Here’s reason for caution for people suffering from osteoporosis who are on oral bisphosphonates medication for the long-term.

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Impacted 1 Lives By Mamta Singh HERWriter on April 23, 2012 - 10:49pm
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A bone density test is an X-ray of your spine and hip in order to evaluate the health and strength of your bones.

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By Dr. Carrie Jones Expert HERWriter on February 15, 2012 - 10:48pm
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Baby boomers may not like it but The Boom is rolling its way into osteoporosis territory, and it may not be happening only to the older boomers.

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By Jody Smith HERWriter on December 5, 2011 - 7:58pm
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As per Dr.

Magnesium’s Role In Osteoporosis
By Mamta Singh HERWriter on November 22, 2011 - 8:55pm
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When people think about bone strength or bone disease, osteoporosis tends to come up in conversation. Bone is a dynamic organ in the body and is continually being restructured.

View Comments Midwife of Changes commented 26 weeks ago.

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By Dr. Daemon Jones Expert HERWriter on November 17, 2011 - 8:53am
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For many, summer is upon us and that means more sun exposure to soak up vitamin D.

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Impacted 1 Lives By Dr. Carrie Jones Expert HERWriter on June 9, 2011 - 10:29pm
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One of the most frequently asked questions by my female patients in their 40’s is "how much calcium should I be taking every day as a dietary supplement?" Many women believe that ...

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By Dr. Daemon Jones Expert HERWriter on May 25, 2011 - 2:14pm
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You really can’t consume too much calcium.

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By Bailey Mosier on April 28, 2011 - 7:18am
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At what age do you need to be screened for osteoporosis?

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Do You Need a Bone Density Scan?
By Dr. Carrie Jones Expert HERWriter on March 23, 2011 - 5:51pm
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After menopause you can really start to lose bone density, or bone mass. Your body regularly breaks down old bone tissue and replaces it with new bone tissue.

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By Jody Smith HERWriter on March 7, 2011 - 9:01am