Did you know that osteoporosis literally means porous bone? Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become brittle and weak, making them more susceptible to breaking. Approximately 10 million Americans live with this disease, and 44 million are at an increased risk of developing it. May is Osteoporosis Prevention Month, a perfect time to…
Are You At Risk for Bone Loss?
May is National Osteoporosis Prevention Month! Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone that makes your bones weak and more likely to break. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, ~10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density, putting them at increased risk for osteoporosis. Even though the numbers may…
