Osteoporosis…The "Silent Disease"

Osteoporosis is a potentially painful and crippling disease that affects 23 million American women, and 5 million American men. Even more startling is the fact that, 75% of people with Osteoporosis don’t even know that they have it. Osteoporosis can be treated and prevented through diet, exercise, and medication. However, one woman in five believes there is no treatment or prevention for the disease. 41% of women at high-risk for developing Osteoporosis have never done anything to protect themselves, and have not addressed it with their physician because they did not see the need or are not concerned about the disease. Osteoporosis is responsible for 50,000 deaths each year. The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that Osteoporosis will affect one in every two women and one in every five men. So concern yourself with your bone health, and talk with your physician about Osteoporosis.

The How, Why and What of Osteoporsis
Support your Bones with Healthy Habits
Getting a Jump on Exercise
Some Helpful Words and Terms
Medical Treatment
Calcium Facts
Risk Quiz
Healthy Recipes for Strong Bones
Balloons for Bones
Helping your Doctor Help you