Osteoporosis is an increasing problem in western countries. Because it can lead to bone fractures and deformity it has a major impact on quality of life.

Oct 6, 2009 - John Richard Roberts

Osteoporosis is the result of aging, but can be precipitated by environmental factors and sedentary lifestyles. However, the condition can be controlled.

Oct 3, 2011 - Vangeepuram Satakopan

Fractures and broken bones are the result of not paying attention to bone health. Get your exercise and understand the impact of food and medicine.

Sep 24, 2007 - Sara E. Lewis

Learn about the facts behind osteoporosis and what causes the disease.

Sep 14, 2010 - Domina Smith

Osteoporosis is a gradual weakening of bone strength, which puts you at risk of fracture. Here is an overview of the condition and how you can prevent and reverse it.

Nov 29, 2009 - Nicci Talbot

Active lifestyles, proper nutrition and supplementation, as well as stress management, work synergetically with preventing and often curing bone loss.

Apr 14, 2009 - Kim Miller

Osteoporosis is a silent disease that lays millions of sufferers to waste. Preventing this illness can do a lot to keep the bones healthy and strong.

Jul 27, 2010 - Christian George Acevedo

A yogurt diet, along with other dairy, is vital for osteoporosis prevention. Dairy contains calcium and other nutrients that promote bone health.

May 16, 2010 - Kimberly Danek

Forteo (teriparatide) from Lilly is often prescribed instead of oral medications for treating osteoporosis. Learn how and why this medication is used.

Aug 2, 2009 - Melissa Murfin

Recent osteoporosis study of Yin Yang Huo, an herb long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat muscloskeletal problems, showed improved Bone Mineral Density (BMD).

Sep 16, 2008 - Dawn M. Smith

Bisphosphonates are prescription drugs that can delay bone loss in patients with osteoporosis. These drugs should be taken according to instructions.

Dec 8, 2010 - Jacob Seykans

Dexa scans are considered to be the most accurate test for bone density analysis. This article explains how they work, who needs to have one, and what the results mean.

Dec 8, 2009 - Nicci Talbot

Osteoporosis is a gradual weakening of bone strength, which puts you at risk of fracture. Here is an outline of exercises that can help reverse it, and those to avoid.

Nov 30, 2009 - Nicci Talbot

Osteoporosis is traditionally felt to be a woman's health issue; men also lose bone mass, and their mortality is even higher when they do fracture a hip.

Sep 9, 2010 - Stephen Allen Christensen

There is evidence that fruits and vegetables prevent osteoporosis more effectively than dairy. People need guidance from doctors on what to eat to prevent bone loss.

Jan 2, 2010 - C. Marie

Osteoporosis is a largely non-curable ailment, but there are ways in which it can help to be prevented and the rate of the loss of bone reduced.

Feb 4, 2009 - Phil Benson

Osteoporosis is increasing in developed countries as the elderly population grows. Risk factors include family history, poor diet and lack of exercise.

Dec 9, 2010 - Wendy A.M. Prosser

Bone density screening tests for osteoporosis help prevent fractures through diagnosis and treatment. Bone density tests called DEXA scans are frequently used for this.

Nov 8, 2009 - Sharon Perkins

Yoga is promoted for strength and flexibility but for those with fragile bones, osteoporosis and osteopenia, bending forward or twisting can break bones.

Sep 1, 2010 - Amy Andersen