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247 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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What is osteoporosis? -- The life cycle of bones -- Fractures and falls -- Can you reduce your risk of osteoporosis? -- Screening, diagnosis, and monitoring -- Making sense of test results -- Prevention and treatment -- Developing an action plan -- Eating for healthy bones -- Staying active -- Taking medications -- Osteoporosis in men -- Associated disorders -- Living with osteoporosis -- Health living strategies -- Recovering from a fracture -- Home safety
Using simple language, the "Mayo Clinic on Osteoporosis" is a comprehensive resource for keeping bones strong and healthy through all stages of life, combining the latest medical research with an easy-to-use diet and exercise regime