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With osteoporosis, it’s important to prevent falls and fractures. But that doesn’t mean sitting on the sidelines. Learn about living with and managing osteoporosis.

Living and Coping

Get answers to osteoporosis FAQs (frequently asked questions).

If you have osteoporosis, your bones are vulnerable to fracturing. Get four tips on preventing fractures.

Fall prevention is important for people with osteoporosis, in order to protect their bones. Read tips for fall prevention.

Want more fall prevention tips? You’ll find 25 of them in this article.

Read a short article about hip protectors, which are special garments designed to protect the hips of elderly osteoporosis patients.

Personal Stories

Actress Sally Field talks about her osteoporosis in this feature article.

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