When you hear the word "osteoporosis," you may think of a little old Caucasian lady, feeble and hunched over a walker. But osteoporosis doesn't only happen to older Caucasian women. Osteoporosis occurs in women and men from all backgrounds. READ MORE
Menopause and Osteoporosis: How to Take Charge of Your Bone Health
The sharp decline in estrogen that comes around menopause leads to a weakening of women's bones. That's why it's important to know how to take charge of your bone health and prevent fractures.
Osteoporosis: Knowing – and Owning – Your Numbers
As with so many things, when it comes to aging, what’s on the inside ultimately matters most.
Understanding Your Bone Health as You Age
As you age, postmenopausal osteoporosis is more likely to occur because your body's natural bone remodeling process becomes unbalanced. Here's what you need to know.
Help Prevent Osteoporosis: "Love Your Bones: Protect Your Future"
Approximately one in two women over age 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis. Find out how you can keep strong bones.
Ask the Expert About Bone Health Videos
Watch these videos with Dr. Ortiz to learn about risk factors, prevention, and management opportunities related to osteoporosis and vertebral compression fractures (VCF)
Fast Facts: 10 Facts About Osteoporosis in Women
Learn about osteoporosis diagnosis and prevention
What Increases Your Risk for Bone Fractures and Osteoporosis?
Learn what makes you more likely to break bones and get osteoporosis
How Do Hormones Affect Osteoporosis?
It’s important to understand how you become more vulnerable to osteoporosis as you age
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