Staying Strong, Preserving Bone Health
Osteoporosis, a condition that causes porous or brittle bones, is a risk faced by approximately 44 million Americans today, and it can happen to people in any age group. More than 1.5 million bone fractures a year result from osteoporosis. To help you avoid becoming part of these statistics, we've searched for the best Web sites that teach you how to prevent, detect, or treat osteoporosis.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat Is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease affecting the skeletal system of the body, and is most often experienced ... read more »
Osteoporosis Treatment
Both conventional and alternative methods are available for treating osteoporosis. To start ... read more »
Preventing Osteoporosis
You can take preventive measures now to lessen your chance of developing osteoporosis in the future. With the Web as your guide, you can access several credible sites that will give you a solid knowledge base to start developing good habits that could help stave off osteoporosis.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Information about the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis are often presented together in Web sites. You'll find some prevention information mentioned in the Web sites we recommended in the previous section, as well as in the more prevention-focused sites we've recommended below.
- Exercise is one way to prevent osteoporosis. Our findingDulcinea Fitness Web Guide provides you with additional exercise, fitness, and diet Web sites, which are divided into age-appropriate categories. Remember to consult with your doctor before starting an exercise regimen, as some types of exercise may not be recommended for you.
Dulcinea's Picks
To determine your risk for osteoporosis ...
Mayo Clinic
discusses various aspects of a bone density test, which can be used to diagnose osteoporosis. You'll learn how and why bone density tests are performed, how you can prepare for a test, and how to interpret the results.
The Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention
features "Your Disease Risk," an interactive tool to help you determine your risk for five diseases: osteoporosis, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Take the quiz for osteoporosis to determine your risk level and to get recommendations on things you can do to lower your risk.
Health24.com
has a comprehensive section devoted to osteoporosis. In addition to news updates and preventive measures both men and women can take to avoid developing osteoporosis, the site lists several risk factors, from lifestyle choices to ethnicity, for both women and men.
For nutrition and exercise information ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Web site contains "Boning Up on Osteoporosis," an article that focuses on calcium and its possible effects on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
WebMD
has helpful articles about calcium and vitamin D, and their role in protecting you from osteoporosis. At the end of the article, see the "4 Must-See Articles" for more ways to take special care of your bones.
The National Dairy Council
discusses the role of dairy products in bone health and offers some information about osteoporosis. The site also has recipes and health tips for including enough dairy products in your diet, along with links to recipes that use dairy products.
For girls and teens ...
girlshealth.gov
is dedicated to providing health information for girls ages 10-16. The "For Parents & Caregivers" section has an area devoted to bone health and shows how girls and teens can start protecting their bones early through diet and exercise.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
sponsors "Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls," a Web site for The National Bone Health Campaign. The site is designed to teach girls the proper nutrition and weight-bearing exercises necessary to keep their bones healthy. The National Bone Health Campaign companion Web site teaches parents how to help young girls develop strong bones.
Osteoporosis Support
As with so many other medical conditions, the Web has online communities that can form a support ... read more »
Osteoporosis News and Research
Staying current with scientific and research developments in any disease means you'll need some ... read more »
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