Animation - Understanding Osteoporosis
Slide Show - Understanding Osteoporosis
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What is osteoporosis and what causes it?
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What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?
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What is the difference between osteopenia, osteoporosis and osteomalacia?
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Who is most at risk for osteoporosis and why?
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What can I do to prevent osteoporosis?
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Why are women at greater risk than men for osteoporosis?
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Should men worry about osteoporosis? What are the signs in men?
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Can certain medications increase the risk of developing osteoporosis?
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Is there a cure for osteoporosis?
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Dr Tilli's story: How did you find out you had osteoporosis? How was it diagnosed?
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Shelley's story: How did you find out you had osteoporosis? How was it diagnosed?
Expert Video - What can I do to prevent osteoporosis?
Dr. Risa Kagan of the University of California, San Francisco, describes the role of calcium, vitamin D, certain medicines, and physical activity in protecting bone health and preventing osteoporosis. She also comments on the risks of medicines for osteoporosis and the benefits of supporting the whole person for optimal bone health.
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Animation - Understanding Osteoporosis
Slide Show - Understanding Osteoporosis
1.
What is osteoporosis and what causes it?
2.
What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?
3.
What is the difference between osteopenia, osteoporosis and osteomalacia?
4.
Who is most at risk for osteoporosis and why?
5.
What can I do to prevent osteoporosis?
6.
Why are women at greater risk than men for osteoporosis?
7.
Should men worry about osteoporosis? What are the signs in men?
8.
Can certain medications increase the risk of developing osteoporosis?
9.
Is there a cure for osteoporosis?
10.
Dr Tilli's story: How did you find out you had osteoporosis? How was it diagnosed?
11.
Shelley's story: How did you find out you had osteoporosis? How was it diagnosed?
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