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Osteoporosis

Find a variety of information, tips and hints for preventing or reducing risk of osteoporosis and keeping bones healthy. 

  • Osteoporosis Information from the National Institute on Aging

    Understand osteoporosis in older adults, including risk factors, warning signs, treatment, and research.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging

  • Kids and Their Bones

    Learn how to help kids build healthy bones through healthy nutrition and lifestyle habits that can help prevent or delay osteoporosis and fractures later in life. 

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

  • Osteoporosis

    Take steps to help prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures by through healthy behaviors, detection, and treatment of osteoporosis.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

  • Osteoporosis in Men

    Find out more about the concerns of osteoporosis in men and women.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center

  • Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take

    Find information on the detection, treatment, and management of osteoporosis. Lower the risk of bone loss and fractures through lifestyle changes including proper nutrition, exercise, and medications.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center

  • Osteoporosis

    Find information on osteoporosis, including diagnosis, diet changes, and more.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

  • Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Calcium

    Read about the mineral calcium and its health benefits, food sources, and recommended daily intake.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements

  • Magnesium - Fact Sheet for Consumers

    Read about the mineral magnesium and its health benefits, food sources, and recommended daily intake.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements

  • Vitamin D - Fact Sheet for Consumers

    Read about vitamin D and its health benefits, food sources, and recommended daily intake.

    • HHS, National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements

  • Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?

    Read about steps you can take to reduce your risk of Osteoporosis.

    • PennState Extension

  • Juvenile Osteoporosis

    Get information on the symptoms and treatments of juvenile osteoporosis, and what role diet can play in its causes and cures.

    • National Institutes of Health