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 ... read more »
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 news sources as well. The Web sites listed below can provide you with news updates about osteoporosis, its treatments, and other developments of interest.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Many online news publications make it easy for you to obtain the information you need through e-mail alerts or newsletters. Subscribe and the news will be delivered straight to your inbox.
- You can also subscribe to RSS feeds at some news sites; these quickly inform you of any new content that may interest you.
Dulcinea's Picks
Medical News Today
provides daily news updates in several divisions of the medical profession. The "Bones/Orthopaedics News" section gathers the latest headlines relating to the "preservation, restoration, and development of the musculoskeletal system." Visit the "Video Library" for health videos on topics such as living with osteoporosis, osteoporosis and psychology, and understanding osteoporosis.
ScienceDaily
pulls stories about osteoporosis from news wires, and also supplies articles about osteoporosis treatments, risks, and nutritional supplements. Not only can you use this site for news updates, but encyclopedia articles and book reviews about bones and bone loss are available at the right side of the site.
The New York Times
features a "Health" section with a huge collection of articles on osteoporosis that have appeared in the newspaper and the magazine. On the lower right of the page, you can also sign up for an RSS feed to receive the very latest news on the subject.
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