by Dr. John Neustadt | Sep 21, 2017
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 they have a high risk for osteoporosis or have already... 
by Dr. John Neustadt | Sep 21, 2017
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 importance of building bone... 
by Dr. John Neustadt | Sep 21, 2017
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 no way to prepare yourself for the pain and... 
by Dr. John Neustadt | Sep 21, 2017
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 all other risks for osteoporosis fractures, falling may... 
by Dr. John Neustadt | Sep 21, 2017
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 and change your risk. By Dr. John... 
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