Commentary By: Dr. Sherri J. Tenpenny
Of the 10 million Americans estimated to have osteoporosis, 80% are women. One in two women over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in her remaining lifetime. The national health care costs for these fractures are in the billions. In this live, two hour presentation you will learn:
- The difference between osteoporosis and osteopenia
- The risk factors for developing osteoporosis and how to avoid them
- T-scores and Z-scores: Understanding the results of a bone density test
- When prescription drugs should be avoided-and when they are necessary
- Osteoporosis treatments-Which choices are best for you
- Calcium supplements: Which type to avoid and which types are best
- Beyond calcium, what supplements and foods are essential for bone health
At the conclusion of the presentation, a lifestyle program is presented that can be used to prevent osteoporosis and improve the health of your bones.
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Osteoporosis: What everyone must know