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The Ultimate Guide to Building Strong Bones: Osteoporosis Prevention 101
According to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, 80% of the 10 million Americans diagnosed with osteoporosis are women. Let's join forces to recognize and spread awareness, for National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month which takes place this May.
Osteoporosis
Let’s talk about bone health. Osteoporosis is a common problem that causes bones to be thinner and weaker than they should be and increases the risk of fractures (broken bones). Although both men and women can develop osteoporosis, we are going to focus on bone health in women, especially women who are past menopause. This group is at a particularly high risk of weak bones and fractures, especially at the hip and spine.