Osteoporosis Health Center
Osteoporosis: Risk Factors
Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
It’s never too early or too late to address bone health. Take this quick quiz to check your osteoporosis risk.
Calcium: Gotta Have It for Healthy Bones
Got milk? That's not just an advertising slogan. It's a legitimate question. Milk and other calcium-rich foods are an important part of a bone-healthy lifestyle that can not only reduce the risk of fractures as you get older, but may also protect against certain cancers. Many people have also taken to popping calcium supplements as a preventive measure against disease. But can they really help? A recent report published in the Harvard Health Letter shows no connection between high calcium intake...
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Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Osteoporosis is most common in postmenopausal women because bone loss occurs faster during this period. Yet it can affect older men, too. Read a brief list of seven osteoporosis risk factors.
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
Don’t assume you aren’t at risk for osteoporosis. Learn osteoporosis risk factors and use that knowledge to boost bone-healthy behaviors.
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
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