Video - Osteoporosis Symptoms Explained

Osteoporosis: An Overview

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, around 44 million Americans either have osteoporosis or have low enough bone mass that they're at risk for the disease. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF)

As you age beyond your mid-thirties, your body's ability to increase bone mass slows down

What you should know about osteoporosis:

• Osteoporosis is a loss of bone mass
• Symptoms include breaks, fracture, and losing your height
• Women are at high risk for the disease

Osteoporosis Factors

Vitamin D

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Osteoporosis: Treatment and Lifestyle

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, around 44 million Americans either have osteoporosis or have low enough bone mass that they're at risk for the disease. For women, the disease usually begins to set in after menopause when estrogen production slows. Studies have shown that slender women as well as white and Asian women are at greater risk than others... Read More about Osteoporosis Treatments