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Risk Factors for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, or bone loss, affects people of all different ages and backgrounds. But there are certain risk factors that may make you more susceptible to developing osteoporosis. Some of the most common osteoporosis risk factors are often unavoidable; that is, you can't control their occurrence. These factors include:

Osteoporosis Prevention

It's never too early to start thinking about what you can do to prevent osteoporosis. From the foods you eat to the amount of regular physical activity you get, the choices you make impact your health—right down to your bones. Below are four areas to focus your efforts in preventing osteoporosis:

Osteoporosis Overview

Osteoporosis means "porous bone," and it's a disorder characterized by "holey" bones. This might be confusing because if you viewed a healthy bone under a microscope, it would have gaps similar to those in a honeycomb. But an osteoporotic bone contains much bigger spaces than healthy bones.

Osteoporosis Causes

Simply put, osteoporosis occurs when your body absorbs more bone than it produces. In other words, your bones lose density, become weak, and are prone to fractures.

Osteoporosis FAQ

Osteoporosis Facts & Tips

The Role of Calcium and Vitamin D in Bone Health

You probably already understand that calcium is good for your bones and helps ward off osteoporosis. The nutrient is essentially a building block of bone, and it helps maintain bone strength throughout your lifetime. But calcium can only reach its full bone-building potential if your body has enough vitamin D.

An Overview of the Parathyroid

Parathyroid Essentials

Osteoporosis and Parathyroid Disease

This page is about osteoporosis associated with parathyroid disease. If you simply want to lean about osteoporosis, then click here to go to our Osteoporosis Center.

Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis

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