It’s Wellness Wednesday! Today’s topic is Osteoporosis. The loss of bone density and strength as we age can cause significant health problems. Hip fractures in the elderly have high mortality rates How do you prevent osteoporosis in 70 and 80-year-olds? You start treating it in 30-60-year-olds. Today, Dr. Galvin reviews what osteoporosis is, how it is diagnosed, and how to treat it. DEXA scans and N-Telopeptide, the role of estrogen, thyroid, and testosterone as well as the importance of strength training is covered. He gives some simple things you can do today to reduce your risk and also covers the role of Hormone replacement therapy and Vitamin D in treating and reversing this problem.
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