by Dr. John Neustadt | Sep 21, 2017
The Most Important Osteoporosis Question You’re Not Asking The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that all women receive bone density screenings beginning at age 65 and all men receive screenings at age 70. Younger adults receive bone density screenings if...
by Dr. John Neustadt | Sep 21, 2017
3 Proven Ways to Save Your Bones Osteoporosis can be a silent disease. If people aren’t screened for osteoporosis they can be walking around not knowing their bones are progressively becoming weaker until, one day, they break a bone. Medical guidelines emphasize the...
by Dr. John Neustadt | Sep 21, 2017
5 Ways to Heal Faster from an Osteoporosis Fracture Osteoporosis fractures happen without warning. One of the most common places for people to get hurt is in their homes. They trip on a loose throw rug, stumble over a box in their garage or slip on ice. There’s...
by Dr. John Neustadt | Sep 21, 2017
Your Checklist to Prevent Falls and Fractures at Home One in 3 people over the age of 65 fall each year, and 10-15% of those falls result in a fracture. Of all hip fractures—the most debilitating and potentially fatal form of fractures—90% result from falls. Despite...
by Dr. John Neustadt | Sep 21, 2017
6 Steps to Reduce Fracture Risk Article at-a-glance: Fracture a hip with osteoporosis and you have a 20-40% chance of dying in a year. The bone density myth that has people focusing too much on their T-score. Modifiable risk factors are in your control. Change them...
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