Osteoporosis Articles
Browse eMedTV's wide range of articles related to osteoporosis including topics such as osteoporosis research, osteoporosis treatment, and cures for osteoporosis. Use the search box at the top-right corner of the page to find information about other health topics.
Osteoporosis often results in brittle bones that are easily fractured. This part of the eMedTV library provides a general overview of this condition, including what it is, how it develops, how it is treated, and more.
Options for treating osteoporosis include proper nutrition, exercise, and, in some cases, medication. This eMedTV segment discusses these treatment options in detail. This article also explains when certain medications might be used.
Getting enough calcium and not smoking are common osteoporosis prevention measures. This eMedTV article offers several suggestions for preventing this common condition and also provides a list of foods that are high in calcium.
Aging, certain medications, and certain diseases are some of the most common causes of osteoporosis. This eMedTV segment discusses the causes of this condition in detail and provides suggestions for reducing your risk of developing osteoporosis.
Back pain and fractures that occur as a result of minor injuries are possible symptoms of osteoporosis. This eMedTV article explains how bone density tests can help diagnose osteoporosis before any signs or symptoms occur.
What is osteoporosis? As this eMedTV article explains, osteoporosis is a condition characterized by low bone mass, which increases a person's risk for fractures. This segment provides an in-depth look at osteoporosis.
As this eMedTV article explains, weight-bearing exercise (such as walking) improves bone health, so it is an important part of any osteoporosis prevention or treatment program. This article looks at the link between osteoporosis and exercise.
In this eMedTV article, you will learn how weight-bearing exercises (such as jogging and lifting weights) can be helpful in preventing and treating osteoporosis. This part of the eMedTV library provides specific examples of osteoporosis exercises.
As this eMedTV article explains, current osteoporosis research investigates the causes, risk factors, and treatments of osteoporosis. This page provides an overview of recent studies and also offers a look at future initiatives.
There are no true cures for osteoporosis, as this eMedTV article explains. However, you can minimize your risk of developing the condition. This page describes ways to reduce your risk, including eating a healthy diet and quitting smoking.
In most cases, diagnosing osteoporosis involves a bone mineral density test known as a DEXA test. This eMedTV article explains how this test can help diagnose osteoporosis. This page also provides information on who should have this test.
This portion of the eMedTV library provides several osteoporosis statistics. For example, osteoporosis can strike at any age, it is a major health threat for 44 million Americans, and it costs the country $14 billion annually.
Risk factors for osteoporosis include ethnicity, gender, alcohol intake, and exercise levels. This part of the eMedTV library explains how you can control some of your risk factors (such as diet and smoking), but not others (such as age).
