Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mayo Clinic on osteoporosis

Oclc number

1268271779

Responsibility statement

Ann E. Kearns, M.D., Ph.D

Sub title

keep your bones strong and reduce your risk of fractures

Summary

Using simple language, the "Mayo Clinic on Osteoporosis" 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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