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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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Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that reduces the density of bones, causing them to become weak. The inside of a healthy, dense bone resembles a tight honeycomb. A bone belonging to a person with osteoporosis resembles a honeycomb with significantly larger holes. When the condition progresses, the bones become less dense and the holes in them get larger.
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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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