What is osteoporosis?

The bones are living tissue that are prone to a wide range of diseases just as with any other part of the body. One of these conditions is osteoporosis where the bones become weak and brittle. Osteoporosis does not occur overnight – it develops over years. Although it is more frequently seen in seniors, it usually started years before. Often it is not detected until a person goes for certain medical investigations for other conditions. Read more »

• Overview & Facts

  • Osteoporosis Explained – Disease Information for Seniors
  • Osteoporosis vs Osteoarthritis Differences in Bone Diseases
  • Diabetes and Osteoporosis Risks
  • Osteopenia vs Osteoporosis – What Does It Mean?
  • Osteomalacia and Osteoporosis – What is the difference?
  • Osteoporosis Genes and its Role in Weak Bone Disease
  • Osteoporosis Fractures (Broken Bones)

• Symptoms & Types

  • Primary Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women and the Elderly

• Diagnosis & Tests

  • How Osteoporosis is Diagnosed – Symptoms and Tests

• Treatment & Drugs

  • Bisphosphonates Medication for Osteoporosis
  • Osteoporosis Drugs for Treatment of Osteoporotic Bones
  • Cancer Treatment and Osteoporosis Drug Links

• Lifestyle & Managing

  • Osteoporosis Diet Tips and Supplements for Seniors
  • Living with Osteoporosis Guide for the Elderly
  • Vitamin D in Food and Supplements For Strong Bones in the Elderly
  • Bathing Tips for Elderly Osteoporosis Patients
  • Sports, Exercise and Physical Activity with Osteoporosis
  • Traveling with Osteoporosis
  • Osteoporosis Safety and Assistive Devices