by Dr. John Neustadt | Oct 28, 2017
Silently Destroying Bones Corticosteroids, also called glucocorticoids, are powerful drugs for decreasing inflammation and modulating the immune system. They help control the symptoms of asthma, arthritis and other inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. These... 
by Dr. John Neustadt | Oct 1, 2017
Article at-a-glance:70% of Americans take at least one prescription, 50% take two and 20% are on five medications.Drugs cause osteoporosis and can double your risk of bone fracture.Prescriptions are often overlooked as the cause of osteoporosis in up to 30% of... 
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... 
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