Osteoporosis: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment

What Is Osteoporosis?

Our bones may seem rock-solid, but the tissue is constantly being created a...

Our bones may seem rock-solid, but the tissue is constantly being created and destroyed. As we age, the process can skew toward bone destruction, leading to porous, weak bones that break easily. The good news is that there are many ways to prevent osteoporosis.

Featured Stories

Osteoporosis

What You Can Do in Your 20s to Prevent Osteoporosis

Your bones are still being rebuilt in your 20s, which means you can cont...

Your bones are still being rebuilt in your 20s, which means you can continue to strengthen them during this time. Make these smart lifestyle changes to help offset your risk of getting osteoporosis later on and build strong, healthy bones for life.

$When it comes to protecting your body's 206 bones, it's never too early to start, says Abby Abelson, MD, chair of the department of rheumatic and immunologic diseases at the Cleveland Clinic. "Many women don't even think about their bones until they reach perimenopause," she explains. "But there's plenty women can do in their 30s and 40s." And that's key because, as we get older, we become particularly vulnerable to problems like osteoperosis and stress fractures, thanks in part to changing hormones. Here's what you can do now to make sure your skeleton stays sturdy for decades to come.$

Osteoporosis

10 Things Every Woman Should Know About Maintaining Healthy Bones

From vitamin D to shin splints, a must-know guide to keeping your frame ...

From vitamin D to shin splints, a must-know guide to keeping your frame healthy for life.

Osteoporosis

10 Ways to Have Great Posture as You Age

Here are 10 tips to keep you standing tall at any age.

Here are 10 tips to keep you standing tall at any age.

Osteoporosis

Could You Have a Calcium Deficiency?

Calcium is an essential mineral that helps keep your bones and teeth strong...

Calcium is an essential mineral that helps keep your bones and teeth strong. Here's how to tell if you're getting enough of it.

$Most people know calcium strengthens bones. But there are more than a dozen other ways to fight osteoporosis, the silent, bone-thinning condition that can lead to fractures, back and neck pain, and a loss of up to 6 inches of height over time. Both men and women can get osteoporosis, but it's more common in women, especially after menopause. About one in five women over age 50 in the United States have it. Taking preventive measures is key, as many people with osteoporosis will get bone fractures before they even know they have the disease.$

Osteoporosis

17 Ways to Fight Osteoporosis

Nutrition

14 Non-Dairy Foods That Are High in Calcium

If you don't eat dairy, you're not doomed to brittle bones. Fill...

If you don't eat dairy, you're not doomed to brittle bones. Fill up on these 14 calcium-rich foods that don't contain a drop of milk.

Featured Stories

More on Osteoporosis