risk factors for osteoporosis
Chris Iliades, MD
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
Leonaura Rhodes, MD
Osteoporosis is a condition of very low bone density that is commonly seen in women over the age of 50. It also can occur in men, typically after age 65. When bones lose density, either from having low bone mass or excessive bone loss, they become fragile and more likely … Read More
Kate Brophy
It’s a question that should concern all women: “What is osteoporosis?" Yet it also should concern men, who may not be aware they also could be at risk for the disease. What Is Osteoporosis? It Starts with an Imbalance You may not realize that your bones—like all your body tissues—are … Read More
UHN Staff
Are you a man who’s been getting shorter but wider as you age? That could be a serious risk factor for bone loss. A study has found that belly fat and total abdominal fat in men are proven osteoporosis risk factors, which should cause the alarm bell to sound for … Read More