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Exercise and Osteoporosis

Bones—like muscles—respond to the stresses placed upon them. So as you strengthen your muscles with exercise, you'll strengthen your bones, too.

Estrogen Replacement Therapy for Osteoporosis

If you're approaching menopause, your body will likely alert you to the sudden drop in estrogen with physical signs (such as hot flashes) and psychological changes (including mood swings).

Osteoporosis Drugs and Medications

Most people with osteoporosis will need some form of prescription medication. If you have an osteoporosis-related fracture, you will need a medication to help your bones recover and to prevent future fractures. If you've learned you have low bone density but don't have a fracture, you may take a medication to help prevent fractures and further bone loss.

Osteoporosis Complications

Fractures are serious osteoporosis complications—especially if you have one at an older age. If you have a fracture when you're older, your body is less able to recover. At any age, fractures can be extremely painful—and the pain may not go away.

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 Symptoms

Osteoporosis isn’t like most diseases. There are usually no tell-tale symptoms that alert you to its presence early on in its progression. Even if your bones are becoming weaker, you likely won’t feel it.

Osteoporosis Glossary

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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.

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