A bone mineral density test is the best way to measure your bone health. It can tell you if you have osteoporosis and predict your risk for a bone fracture. If you are being treated for osteoporosis, a bone density test can tell your doctor how your bones are responding … Read More
Osteoporosis is an insidious illness that sneaks up on you. Studies suggest that about 50 percent of women over the age of 50 will suffer a fracture related to bone loss. And each year, approximately 80,000 men have a hip fracture. That’s why it’s so critical to undergo bone density … Read More
A DEXA scan (also written as DXA scan) is what health professionals call dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. A test that measures the strength of your bones as you age, a DEXA scan is necessary for certain individuals because the body manufactures bone less efficiently as we get older. Research suggests that … Read More
Vertigo and osteoporosis have an unexpected link, research shows. People who have vertigo—the feeling of dizziness, spinning or falling even when the body is at rest—are more likely to have bone loss, according to a study published in the medical journal, Neurology. Conversely, people with osteoporosis, or low bone density, … Read More
According to the National Institutes of Health, osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones and makes them more prone to breaks. To determine whether you have osteoporosis, your physician will order a bone mineral density test to take a "snapshot" of your bone health. The test can identify osteoporosis and … Read More
Many people are familiar with the term osteoporosis, a disease in which your bones become weak and brittle. But what is osteopenia? Osteopenia is the term used to describe a state of low bone-mineral density that's not as severe as osteoporosis but that can lead to osteoporosis in some people. … Read More
Osteoporosis is not something you should ignore. Unfortunately, many people wait until they are in their 50s to even consider their risk factors. But to have the best chance of preventing osteoporosis symptoms, you should consider taking steps years ahead of time. For example, many doctors advise getting an adequate amount of … Read More
