Bone Density Test Overview
Category: Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that affects millions of women and men around the world. But with early detection, the serious consequences of osteoporosis can often be prevented. Join Dr. Joseph Lane and his staff as they take a patient through a bone density test, one of the most effective diagnostic techniques available today.

Osteoporosis vs Osteoarthritis
Category: Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are distinct diseases which require very different treatments. But many of their symptoms are similar, which can lead to harmful misdiagnoses. What warning signs should you look out for to recognize each disease? What can you do to make sure your diagnosis is the right one? Join us for an expert look at these two serious conditions.

Back Pain and Osteoporosis
Category: Osteoporosis
Back pain is a common condition that many people don't take very seriously. But in some cases, back pain is just a surface symptom of a much deeper problem: osteoporosis. Unfortunately, even some doctors have a hard time telling the difference. When should you be worried and what can you do to make sure you are diagnosed correctly?

Osteoporosis Fractures
Category: Osteoporosis
The greatest fear among women living with osteoporosis is bone fracture. Hip or spinal fractures can be devastating to the lives of otherwise healthy women. Tune in as we take a close look at the risk of fractures in those with osteoporosis, and what can be done to avoid them.

Osteoporosis Treatment Options
Category: Osteoporosis
The primary goal of osteoporosis treatment is to reduce the risk of fracture. Diet and exercise play an important role in treatment, but it's important to understand the medical options as well, as there are medications that can greatly reduce the rate of bone loss, and even increase bone density. Join us as we discuss the various treatment options for osteoporosis.

Choosing Bone Density Tests
Category: Osteoporosis
People with osteoporosis are often unaware that they have the disease until they sustain a fracture, which can result from the slightest accident. For this reason, screening for osteoporosis is an important health precaution for many women at risk. Tune in as we discuss bone density testing and those people who should consider getting screened for this silent disease.

Osteoporosis and Exercise
Category: Osteoporosis
Exercise is an essential part of preventing osteoporosis, and there are certain exercises that are particularly effective in keeping bones healthy and decreasing the risk of fractures. Join rheumatologist Paula Rackoff as she discusses which exercises are most useful in an osteoporosis prevention plan.

Osteoporosis and Diet
Category: Osteoporosis
Calcium is an essential part of a good osteoporosis prevention plan. Low calcium intake has been shown to cause low bone mass, so you need to get the right amount starting early in life. But how much calcium is enough? Are you getting enough in your regular diet? Join us as we discuss the dietary requirements for effective osteoporosis prevention.

Hidden Causes of Osteoporosis
Category: Osteoporosis
The connection between osteoporosis and low levels of calcium in the body is fairly well known by doctors and patients alike. But there are a number of secondary causes of osteoporosis. Certain medical conditions, and even some medications, have been shown to increase a person’s risk of the disease. Tune in as Dr. Martin Nydick discusses these secondary causes of osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis Risk
Category: Osteoporosis
Theoretically, osteoporosis can strike anyone who has bones in their body, which is all of us. But certain people are at a higher risk, and understanding your risk is an important first step in preventing the disease. Join us as we discuss osteoporosis risk factors, and what can be done to prevent its onset.

Osteoporosis Overview
Category: Osteoporosis
Most women assume that they already know the ABCs of osteoporosis. But with 10 million cases of this disease in the U.S. alone, there's no doubt people need to know more about this serious condition and how it can be prevented. Join us as we take a deeper look into this common and debilitating condition.

Getting a Bone Density Test
Category: Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis has long been a concern for any woman approaching her senior years, but until recent recent years there were few treatment options. Now that medical advances have opened up a broad array of treatment strategies, testing for osteoporosis — bone density testing — has become a greater imperative for women at risk. Join our panel of experts as they discuss this test and how it can help you.