Bibliograph

Mayo Clinic on osteoporosis, keep your bones strong and reduce your risk of fractures, [medical editor, Ann E. Kearns, M.D., Ph.D.]

Type

Label

Mayo Clinic on osteoporosis, keep your bones strong and reduce your risk of fractures, [medical editor, Ann E. Kearns, M.D., Ph.D.]

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mayo Clinic on osteoporosis

Responsibility statement

[medical editor, Ann E. Kearns, M.D., Ph.D.]

Sub title

keep your bones strong and reduce your risk of fractures

Summary

Using simple language, this book is a comprehensive resource for keeping bones strong and healthy through all stages of life, combining the latest medical research with an easy-to-use diet and exercise regime

Table Of Contents

What is osteoporosis? -- The life cycle of bones -- Fractures and falls -- Can you reduce your risk of osteoporosis? -- Screening, diagnosis, and monitoring -- Making sense of test results -- Prevention and treatment -- Developing an action plan -- Eating for healthy bones -- Staying active -- Taking medications -- Osteoporosis in men -- Associated disorders -- Living with osteoporosis -- Health living strategies -- Recovering from a fracture -- Home safety

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