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How to Prevent Osteoporosis
Bone health is vital for preventing osteopenia, reducing the risk of osteoporosis, and healthy aging. It’s tragic that bisphosphonate drugs including Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva continue to be touted as the answer to osteoporosis. A study found that long-term users of these drugs had a two-fold increased risk of esophageal cancer, suppression of bone remodeling, […]
Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone density and a gradual change in the overall bone structure caused by a deficiency in calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and other vitamins and minerals. Ten million Americans over age 50 have osteoporosis, which leads to a weakening of the skeleton causing fragile, brittle bones. The majority of […]