“Osteopenia” is not a word I’d ever heard three months ago. And then, just like that, it was everywhere—on the results of my first bone-density, or DEXA, scan, and on the lips of most of the friends ...

Within the past few weeks, two people came up to me who were told they have osteoporosis, and one diagnosed with osteopenia. I thought it would be a good article about the difference and what can you ...

Gwyneth Paltrow is known for her commitment to wellness. But in 2010, the Oscar-winning actress revealed a surprising health diagnosis at just 37—osteopenia. This condition leads to lower-than-normal ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) In a recent episode of the global health and wellness show, Bloom, Gayle Guyardo was joined by Tami Oberbroeckling PA-C, a renowned age-management specialist and WFLA Health Advisor.

How was her bone density assessed? Was dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) of the spine and femur performed (this approach is most predictive of future risk of vertebral and hip fractures), or was ...

Discontinuing treatment with biphosphates after a period of time was associated with a reduction in femoral neck and lumbar spine T-scores, as well as a decrease in bone mineral density among patients ...

Like the rest of you, your bones need more attention as the years pass. Some 10 million Americans over age 50 have the weak and brittle bones of osteoporosis—and an additional 44 million have ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Although lifestyle interventions such as exercise and diet are beneficial to bone, the effect is small,” Laura ...

We know that inactivity increases risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, joint problems and many other conditions.