Osteoporosis - Management

Many Seniors Leave Hospital Without Their Regular Meds

An alarming number of older patients fail to continue taking their regular medications after they return home, particularly if they spent time in intensive care.

The Plus Side of Bisphosphonates

In recent study, people who took a specific type of osteoporosis medication known as bisphosphonates lived an average of five years longer than those who didn't take them.

Osteoporosis: Not Just a Woman's Problem

Recent research shows that brittle bones, long considered a women's problem, is taking a significant toll on men.

Osteopenia: What You Should Know

We hear a lot about osteoporosis–the big name in bone loss disease; but not so much about its "predecessor", osteopenia.

Sally Field's Fight Against Osteoporosis

Actress Sally Field embodies the type of woman many of us strive to be. Her most important role however, may be as the face of osteoporosis, an all-too-common degenerative bone disease.

Crohn's May Be Weakening Your Bones

Osteoporosis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease often go hand in hand.

How Does Your Diet Affect Your Bones?

Incorporating certain foods into your daily regimen could do wonders for your bones.

Healthy Teeth and Living Longer: What’s the Connection?

Clean teeth and healthy gums might be your first line of defense against other diseases. Learn more.

8 Ways to Prevent Osteoporosis

Follow these steps to reduce your risk of developing this degenerative bone disease.

Health by the Numbers: Osteoporosis

It's never too early—or too late—to protect yourself from this debilitating disease. Here, a look at osteoporosis by the numbers.

Living with Osteoporosis: Practical Tips

Osteoporosis may weaken your bones, but it doesn't have to weaken your resolve to live a healthy and productive life.

Health by the Numbers: Nutrition

Proper eating can have an enormous impact on your health. Here, a look at nutrition by the numbers.
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