However, they may be able to prevent further bone density loss through lifestyle adjustments, such as getting sufficient exercise, calcium, and vitamin D. Bone density can lessen with age ...

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that’s common in the United States, affecting almost 20 percent of women and 5 percent of men over age 50 ... Bone mineral density screenings are used to detect ...

To prepare for a bone density test, patients should stop taking calcium supplements at least 24 hours before the exam for the most accurate results, says Baum. Wear comfortable, loose clothing without ...

What happens to bone-mineral density (BMD) in such women? Researchers randomized 489 women (age range, 65 to 77; mean, 72) to receive 3-year courses of HRT, calcitriol, both treatments ...

Worsening disability may increase the risk of bone mineral density loss in MS, potentially leading to fractures, a study ...

DEXA scans are the gold standard test for assessing a patient’s bone mineral density (BMD), says Dr. Yoram ... more than 10 million people over the age of 50, and postmenopausal women are ...