Health A-Z
Find Services & Information
Osteoporosis is largely preventable for most people. Prevention of this disease is very important because, while there are treatments for osteoporosis, there is currently no cure. There are five steps... Details >
This page provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about osteoporosis or bone health. It offers information as far as exercise, calcium intake, medications and more.... Details >
This page offers information on the risk factors that are associated with osteoporosis in men. It also answers questions as to how it's diagnosed, how it can be prevented and treated and what medicat... Details >
This bone health campaign for girls features tips on nutrition and exercise. Girls have fun playing quizzes and games as they learn about how to keep their bones strong.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Both pregnancy and breastfeeding cause changes and place extra demands on a woman’s body. Some of these may have an affect on her bones. The good news is that most women do not experience bone problem... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Cigarette smoking causes heart disease, lung and esophageal cancer, and chronic lung disease. Additionally, several research studies have identified smoking as a risk factor for osteoporosis and bone ... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Parents everywhere face barriers that make it tough to ensure their daughters get enough weight-bearing physical activity and calcium. Turn challenges into opportunities to help yourself and your fami... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
These tips show how, with proper nutrition, physical activity, and regular check-ups and screenings, Americans can have strong bones and live longer, healthier lives.... Details >
Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Bone diseases are conditions that result in the impairment of normal bone function and can make bones weak. This fact sheet contains general information about bone diseases, including why healthy bone... Details >
Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services