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Osteoporosis is a condition that demands attention and understanding. Often referred to as a “silent disease,” osteoporosis progresses without any noticeable symptoms—until a fracture occurs. But what exactly is the connection between osteoporosis and fractures? And most importantly, what steps can be taken to reduce these risks and maintain strong, healthy bones? This blog will
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How Bone Density Screening Can Save Your Life
Bone loss can sneak up on a person, increasing the risk for dangerous – even deadly – fractures, pain, and reduced quality of life. Simply put, a hip fracture in an older person can kill; not because of the break itself, but the downward spiral in health problems it often triggers. Especially for older adults,
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You are at a museum and see a real skeleton or fossil of a tyrannosaurus rex (T-Rex) dinosaur. While examining and reading about it, you may think to yourself that all bones are dead and extinct, just like the dinosaur itself. Although the bones in museums may be dry, hard, or crumbly, the bones in
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