Managing Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis affects roughly 53 million people. It is a disease where the density and quality of the bone has been reduced, becoming "porous." As we age, our bone density decreases. The bones become fragile, increasing risk for fractures, mostly in the hip, spine, and wrists. Specific risk factors can contribute to the likelihood of developing this disease. Gender shows a greater risk on women than men, mainly due to menopause. Age plays a big role that our bones become thinn