Living Well - Osteoporosis

Building a Case for Good Bone Health

Attorney Christine M. has laid down the law, making her bones a daily priority.

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Beware: Beverages That Sap Your Bones

Why cola, caffeine and alcohol can rob your body of calcium—and what you should be drinking instead.

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Posture Do's and Don'ts: Protect Your Back with These Tips

You’ve always been told to stand up straight. That can feel like a pretty tall order, especially if you have osteoporosis. The truth is that good posture is particularly important for those with this degenerative bone disease. That’s because a straight spine can reduce your risk of kyphosis, or dowager’s hump, a condition common in people with osteoporosis that can occur from fractured bones in the back. Follow these do's and don’ts to keep yourself from slouching.

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Small Changes, Big Rewards

More than half of women over 50 are at risk of having fractures due to the bone-weakening disease osteoporosis, reports the National Osteoporosis Foundation. And that’s critical since brittle bones can lead to fractures that trigger long-lasting pain, rob inches from your height, cause a hunched back, reduce your mobility and even raise your risk of dying due to complications during or while recovering from surgery to repair the breaks.

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5 Ways to Stay Positive

Don’t let osteoporosis get you down. Try these simple steps to a sunnier outlook.

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Preventing Falls Outside the Home

You may have taken plenty of precautions to ensure that your house is a fall-free zone: you have slip-resistant rugs, hand rails by the bathtub, no loose wires. But did you know that many areas outside the home, such as parks, malls and office buildings, can present a whole new set of challenges?

By Stacey Feintuch

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10 Ways to Safeguard Your Bones

One in two women and nearly one in four men over 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture. Fortunately, there are simple ways to slash your risk. Here's how.

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5 Habits That Harm Your Bone Health

These common bad behaviors raise your risk of osteoporosis. Find out how to change your ways to get stronger, healthier bones.

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Joan Rivers Talks Osteoporosis

After her 2002 diagnosis, comedienne Joan Rivers got serious about bone health.

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Help Your Partner or Parent Adopt a Healthier Lifestyle

Many things can hinder your loved one’s osteoporosis treatment. Smoking, not taking medication, eating a poor diet and not exercising can all make osteoporosis worse. But constantly reminding your partner or family member to make healthier decisions can make you seem like, well… a nag. Instead, help your loved one stay on track with this 4-step plan:

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