One of the most common problems of menopause is osteoporosis caused as a result of declining calcium levels. Reduced calcium levels make your bones weaker and puts you at risk for fractures. Could you be at risk for osteoporosis and not know it? They say prevention is better than cure.
Inadequate intake of calcium is one of the main causes of osteoporosis in women. Osteoporosis results in increased risk of fracture in women. Here is how to ...read more
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile, thus they are at risk of fracture. Osteoporosis is due to reduction in bone mass, due to aging proces ...read more
Osteoporosis is a risk for majority of women. Women have less bone mass density so they are more prone to osteoporosis. Menopause is also one of the reasons o ...read more
Osteoporosis can be prevented and is also treatable. Prevention can only be by having a healthy lifestyle. Several treatments are now available to treat osteo ...read more
Calcium intake can prevent osteoporosis, if started early on life. Calcium demand is high in some cases as in pregnancy ,breastfeeding and childhood. As one a ...read more
Bone density is measured to assess the risk of developing osteoporosis. It is measured by DXA. DXA gives accurate results. Bone Mineral Density is calculated ...read more
Problems like bone density issues increase in women who are more than 30 years old. Such problems can be prevented if right precautions are taken. Here is wha ...read more