Contrary to decades of advice, older women should be doing harder exercises to protect their bones; young women can prevent osteoporosis by beginning in their 30s. Olympic skier, Lindsey Vonn, the ...

You realize the importance of a healthy heart and strong muscles, but have you ever thought about training your bones? Nearly 20 percent of women under 30 already showing signs of low bone density and ...

The best and the safest treatments for osteoporosis help slow down bone loss and protect your bones from getting weaker. They lower your risk for fractures, especially as you get older. Your treatment ...

While HRT has many benefits for those with osteoporosis, certain side effects may occur that your doctor will need to consider. Osteoporosis is a common concern for people who have been through ...

Elderly women diagnosed with osteoporosis had higher mortality and hip fracture rates than those without the diagnosis but who had bone mineral density scores indicative of high fracture risk, ...

Rapid weight loss affects muscle mass and can increase the risk of osteoporosis. But now there is good news for people taking weight loss medication who may be at risk. A new study indicates that the ...

Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, increasing the risk of sudden and unexpected fractures. Literally meaning "porous bone," osteoporosis results in an increased loss of bone mass and ...

Medicare Part A covers fractures or osteoporosis-related injuries requiring surgery or hospitalization, while Medicare Part B covers outpatient treatments for osteoporosis, such as injectable drugs ...