May is National Osteoporosis Month where the aim is to promote good bone health through the prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis. Did you know that, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about half of all women and a quarter of all men over age 50 will break a bone in their lifetime because of osteoporosis? Did you also know that 2-time Oscar-winning actress, Sally Field, has been a spokesperson for osteoporosis awareness after being diagnosed with the disease in 2005? Tune and learn more about screening, treatment as well as racial disparities, and how YOU can get involved!
Hello there, i’m dr. lipi roy, and welcome to my show, health, humor and harmony! on today’s women’s health wednesday, i’ll be discussing may as national osteoporosis month where the aim is to detection and treatment of osteoporosis. about half of all women and a quarter of all men over age 50 will break a bone in
Their lifetime because of osteoporosis? and did you know that 2-time oscar-winning actress, sally field, has been a spokesperson for osteoporosis awareness after being diagnosed with the disease in 2005? so, what is osteoporosis? it’s a disease that weakens bones and increases the risk of sudden “porous bones”
– Viewed under a microscope, osteoporotic bones have lost density or who gets osteoporosis? according to the cleveland clinic, about 200 million people across the globe human services’ office of women’s health reports that osteoporosis affects ~10 million people in the u.s., among whom 80% are women.
Women are 4x more likely to develop the disease than men. after age 50, 1 in 2 women and 1 in fracture in their lifetime. another 30% have low bone density, known as osteopenia, which increases the risk of developing osteoporosis. although black women are less likely to get women usually have smaller, thinner
And less dense bones than men. women often live longer than men. women also undergo rapid bone loss in the first 10 years after entering menopause because of a drop in estrogen, which is a hormone that protects bone density. i cannot overestimate the harms breaking her hip is equal to her combined risk of
Breast, ovarian and uterine (or endometrial) cancers. so, what are the symptoms of osteoporosis? at times, there are no symptoms; that’s why – like high blood pressure – osteoporosis is sometimes called occur, they can include bone fractures; shorter); change in posture (such as bending forward); low back pain;
And shortness of breath because ribs can’t fully expand during exhalation a dexa scan is an x-ray that uses low levels of radiation to measure bone mineral density fracture such as the spine, hip and wrist. scan, or earlier if they have risk factors. how is osteoporosis treated? the 1. proper nutrition –
Lots of fruits and vegetables, as well as calcium, vitamin d and protein can decrease your risk of osteoporosis 2. exercise – it builds muscle mass and strength and improves coordination and balance, 3. lifestyle changes – avoid tobacco, drink in moderation and get regular medical checkups fractures, e.g. wearing shoes
With good rubber soles, medicines to treat osteoporosis include bisphosphonates like ibandronate (boniva) estrogen and hormone therapy; and parathyroid hormone analog like teriparatide (or forteo) which increases bone mass in men and postmenopausal women who are at high risk for getting fractures how can you get
Involved? you can sign up for a clinical trial. you can learn more about the risk treatment options for osteoporosis, then share this important health information with your family and community. remember – knowledge is power! you can in osteoporosis screening and treatment. any number of organizations including
The bone health and osteoporosis foundation, the american society for bone and mineral research, the national council on aging, the american college of rheumatology, the national institute on aging, global healthy living foundation, as well as many more amazing organizations. day…bone-theme! why are ribcages bad at
Lying? … you can see right through them!! thank you for tuning in. be sure to join my show this friday 3pm eastern when and fitness. be sure to subscribe to my youtube channel and follow my instagram be well. i’ll see you soon!
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