Osteoporosis is a disease. While it can be prevented, diagnosed and treated there is no cure for it. This is why it is so important to know the facts and dispel the common myths about Osteoporosis. There is a lot of misinformation about the condition and many are either misinformed or under informed about their [...]

Female, Thin or small frame, Advanced age, Family history of osteoporosis, Post-menopausal, Amenorrhea, Anorexia nervosa or bulimia, Low-calcium diet, Use of certain medications, such as corticosteroids and anti-convulsants, Low testosterone levels (men) Inactive lifestyle, Cigarette smoking, Excessive alcohol use

There are a few myths concerning the disorder osteoporosis that should be laid to rest. Myths can cause harm when they either cause people to be overly cautious or to not be aware of a danger that does exist. It is healthier to be well informed about a situation or health issue than to be [...]

Osteoporosis and children are not often thought about in the same context as osteoporosis is commonly thought to be an “old person” disease. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become fragile and break easily. There is no known cause or cure for osteoporosis. There are treatment methods available, however prevention is the best [...]

Osteoporosis is disease characterized by loss of bone mass increased risk of fracture. There is no cure for osteoporosis and a cause has yet to be identified. However experts believe that bone mineral density, or bone mass is the most important factor and single biggest predictor of fracture risk. There are tests available that can [...]

Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks. This is why osteoporosis is often referred to as a silent disease. The most common fractures resulting typically occur in the hip spine and wrist. There [...]

Osteoporosis is a degenerative disease of the skeletal system. Bone mass and density is decreased putting those who suffer from the condition at an increased risk of fracture.

There are many things that we can do to help ensure that we lessen our chances of having Osteoporosis. We can lessen our risk by staying away from risk factors if possible. We can learn about Osteoporosis so we can recognize symptoms of the disorder. We can strive to improve our lifestyles so that our [...]

Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeletal system that causes the bones to become weak and susceptible to fracture. The most common sites for these types of fractures are in the hip, spine and wrist, though they may occur anywhere. There has been no single cause identified in osteoporosis however it is characterized by a [...]