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6 yrs ago
If you're over 30, your bones are already thinning. Here's what you can do to help lower your chances of osteoporosis.
What Is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis means "porous bones." Our bones are strongest at about age 30, then begin to lose density. More than 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, which is significant bone loss that increases the risk of fracture.
About half of women 50 and older will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime.
https://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/ss/slideshow-osteoporosis-overview
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6 yrs ago
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Do Men Get Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is much more common in women, but men are at risk, too. In fact, about 25% of men over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture. Osteoporosis may be under-diagnosed in men because it is often considered a "woman's disease" and men may not be tested.
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Treatment: Bone-Boosting Drugs
If you are diagnosed with osteoporosis, you may be prescribed a biophosphonate: Actonel, Boniva, Fosamax, or Reclast. They can reduce bone loss and fracture risk and may actually help build some bone density.
Those taken by mouth can cause gastrointestinal problems such as ulcers in the esophagus, acid reflux, and nausea. Injectable bisphosphonates, given one to four times a year, can cause brief flu-like symptoms. Bisphosphonates may increase risk of jaw bone destruction and atypical femur fractures.
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6 yrs ago
Previous research has shown that the calcium in milk can help strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis. ... But this new study found that drinking large amounts of milk did not protect men or women from bone fractures, and was linked to an overall higher risk of death during the study period.
https://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/news/20141029/is-milk-your-friend-or-foe#1
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