Osteoporosis

About 1 out of 5 American women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis and many of them don't know it at first, ... Show

About 1 out of 5 American women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis and many of them don't know it at first, since symptoms are pretty much nonexistent in the early stages of the bone disease. Even if you can't spot osteoporosis, you can prevent and treat it. Hide

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Consequences of Osteoporosis

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A broken bone can be a big deal in people who have osteoporosis-and a broken bone can also be a common occurrence.

Expert: Brian P. Kessler, M.D.

Diagnosing Osteoporosis

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Just because you break a bone doesn't mean you have osteoporosis! Here's how your doctor will determine if you're among the 10 million with this disease.

Expert: Brian P. Kessler, M.D.

Does Everyday Outdoor Activity Provide Enough Vitamin D?

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Keep slathering that sunscreen on, protection is the best preventive for skin cancer...but guess what! Some sunshine a day is not only good for you, it's crucial for Vitamin D...

Expert: Constantine Hatzis, Ph.D.

Is Milk Necessary For Strong Bones?

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'Milk. It does a body good.' Or not. Find out why the Dairy Council is not quite right by pushing moo-juice on adults.

Expert: Constantine Hatzis, Ph.D.

Medicating for Osteoporosis

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Like many diseases, osteoporosis can be slowed, or even slightly reduced, with proper prescription medication.

Expert: Brian P. Kessler, M.D.

Preventing Osteoporosis

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Even if you're among the 34 million Americas who are at high risk for osteoporosis, you can take dietary steps to prevent this diagnosis.

Expert: Brian P. Kessler, M.D.

Understanding Osteoporosis

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Over 10 million Americans suffer from the bone-weakening disease known as osteoporosis. Check out this video for the facts.

Expert: Brian P. Kessler, M.D.

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