Description
Facts and advice to help people understand and prevent osteoporosis
There are an estimated 55 million Americans over the age of 50 who have low bone mass. This easy-to-understand guide helps readers assess their risk and find a practical approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis. It covers bone density tests and a wide range of treatment options for osteoporosis-from hormone replacement therapy and acupuncture to calcium-rich foods, supplements, and exercise-and offers pointers on preventing broken hips and other common fractures.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Understanding Your Bones 7
Chapter 1: Boning Up on Osteoporosis 9
Chapter 2: Loving the Living Tissue Called Bone 19
Chapter 3: Breaking Down the Risk Factors 33
Chapter 4: Men and Kids Get Osteoporosis, Too 53
Part II: Keeping Your Bones Healthy 69
Chapter 5: Eating Right for Good Bones 71
Chapter 6: Exercising for Strong Bones 87
Part III: Diagnosing and Treating Osteoporosis 105
Chapter 7: Facing the Consequences of Bones Gone Bad 107
Chapter 8: Finding (and Paying For) a Doctor to Treat Osteoporosis 119
Chapter 9: Testing Your Bones 133
Chapter 10: Taking Prescription Drugs for Osteoporosis 145
Chapter 11: Keeping Bones Strong with Over-the-Counter Supplements 161
Chapter 12: Managing Pain from Osteoporosis 177
Chapter 13: Recovering from a Fracture When You Have Osteoporosis 193
Chapter 14: Focusing on the Future of Osteoporosis 213
Part IV: The Part of Tens 225
Chapter 15: Ten Surprising Sources of Calcium 227
Chapter 16: Ten Things You Need to Know about Bones 231
Chapter 17: Ten Resources for Finding Out More about Osteoporosis 237
Chapter 18: Top Ten Questions Dr. O’Connor’s Patients Ask about Osteoporosis 243
Chapter 19: Ten (Or So) Parenting Tips to Build Strong Bones 247
Appendix: Reviewing Osteoporosis Programs State by State 251
Glossary 263
Index 271
