Protect your most beautiful asset: stay younger and stronger longer

Article Abstract:

Bone density tests at the onset of menopause can detect osteoporosis in its early stages, although the disease can appear before menopause. Baby boomer women should defiantly be tested. Some health care providers do not yet pay for this test, and many primary care doctors do not yet recommend it.

Health aspects, Evaluation, Women, Interview, Hormone therapy, Women's health, Vitamin K

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Top doc's Rx to rebuild lost bone

Article Abstract:

Robert Heaney recommends the use of extra calcium after being bedridden for awhile. The period of time spent in bed can result in the loss of bone mass, and the extra calcium can help restore the loss. It is possible to lose as much as 1% of bone density in a period of one week.

Physiological aspects, Calcium (Nutrient), Calcium, Dietary

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How are your bones? You - and your doctor - probably have no idea

Article Abstract:

A bone density scan is an effective way to evaluate a woman's risk of osteoporosis, but the test is expensive and not widely used. Less expensive tests measure bone density in peripheral areas. They are less accurate but are still useful.

Innovations, Bone densitometry

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