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Informationen zum Autor Carolyn Riester O'Connor, MD, is certified in bone densitometry and is a fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. Sharon Perkins, RN, is the coauthor of Breastfeeding For Dummies and Fertility For Dummies. Klappentext Facts and advice to help people understand and prevent osteoporosisThere are an estimated 55 million Americans over the age of 50 who have low bone mass. This easy-to-understand guide helps readers assess their risk and find a practical approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis. It covers bone density tests and a wide range of treatment options for osteoporosis-from hormone replacement therapy and acupuncture to calcium-rich foods, supplements, and exercise-and offers pointers on preventing broken hips and other common fractures. Zusammenfassung Facts and advice to help people understand and prevent osteoporosisThere are an estimated 55 million Americans over the age of 50 who have low bone mass. This easy-to-understand guide helps readers assess their risk and find a practical approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis. It covers bone density tests and a wide range of treatment options for osteoporosis-from hormone replacement therapy and acupuncture to calcium-rich foods, supplements, and exercise-and offers pointers on preventing broken hips and other common fractures. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 Part I: Understanding Your Bones 7 Chapter 1: Boning Up on Osteoporosis 9 Chapter 2: Loving the Living Tissue Called Bone 19 Chapter 3: Breaking Down the Risk Factors 33 Chapter 4: Men and Kids Get Osteoporosis, Too 53 Part II: Keeping Your Bones Healthy 69 Chapter 5: Eating Right for Good Bones 71 Chapter 6: Exercising for Strong Bones 87 Part III: Diagnosing and Treating Osteoporosis 105 Chapter 7: Facing the Consequences of Bones Gone Bad 107 Chapter 8: Finding (and Paying For) a Doctor to Treat Osteoporosis 119 Chapter 9: Testing Your Bones 133 Chapter 10: Taking Prescription Drugs for Osteoporosis 145 Chapter 11: Keeping Bones Strong with Over-the-Counter Supplements 161 Chapter 12: Managing Pain from Osteoporosis 177 Chapter 13: Recovering from a Fracture When You Have Osteoporosis 193 Chapter 14: Focusing on the Future of Osteoporosis 213 Part IV: The Part of Tens 225 Chapter 15: Ten Surprising Sources of Calcium 227 Chapter 16: Ten Things You Need to Know about Bones 231 Chapter 17: Ten Resources for Finding Out More about Osteoporosis 237 Chapter 18: Top Ten Questions Dr. O'Connor's Patients Ask about Osteoporosis 243 Chapter 19: Ten (Or So) Parenting Tips to Build Strong Bones 247 Appendix: Reviewing Osteoporosis Programs State by State 251 Glossary 263 Index 271 ...
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Introduction.
Part I: Understanding Your Bones.
Chapter 1: Boning Up on Osteoporosis.
Chapter 2: Loving the Living Tissue Called Bone.
Chapter 3: Breaking Down the Risk Factors.
Chapter 4: Men and Kids Get Osteoporosis, Too.
Part II: Keeping Your Bones Healthy.
Chapter 5: Eating Right for Good Bones.
Chapter 6: Exercising for Strong Bones.
Part III: Diagnosing and Treating Osteoporosis.
Chapter 7: Facing the Consequences of Bones Gone Bad.
Chapter 8: Finding (and Paying For) a Doctor to Treat Osteoporosis.
Chapter 9: Testing Your Bones.
Chapter 10: Taking Prescription Drugs for Osteoporosis.
Chapter 11: Keeping Bones Strong with
Over-the-Counter Supplements.
Chapter 12: Managing Pain from Osteoporosis.
Chapter 13: Recovering from a Fracture When You Have Osteoporosis.
Chapter 14: Focusing on the Future of Osteoporosis.
Part IV: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 15: Ten Surprising Sources of Calcium.
Chapter 16: Ten Things You Need to Know about Bones.
Chapter 17: Ten Resources for Finding Out More about Osteoporosis.
Chapter 18: Top Ten Questions Dr. O'Connor's Patients Ask about Osteoporosis.
Chapter 19: Ten (Or So) Parenting Tips to Build Strong Bones.
Appendix: Reviewing Osteoporosis Programs State by State.
Glossary.
Index.
