Bone Health

• Bone

This eMedTV article explains that bone is a living, growing tissue that is mostly made of collagen. This resource provides information on bone formation and types of bones, as well as a brief description of how osteoporosis develops.

• Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Bone Health

As this eMedTV article explains, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, it is vital for women to take care of their bone health -- and take care of the baby's bone health, too. This page offers information on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and bone health.

• Lactose Intolerance and Bone Health

There may be a link between lactose intolerance and bone health. However, as this eMedTV article explains, we still don't know if lactose intolerance causes osteoporosis. This page provides an overview of lactose intolerance and bone health.

• Bone Density Test

Similar to an x-ray, a bone density test measures your bone health and response to osteoporosis treatment. This eMedTV article explains how this test is performed, how it is scored, and who should consider having it.

• Bone Density Test Results

A bone density test can confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis, as well as gauge the risk for fractures. This eMedTV segment explains bone density tests in detail and talks about how a person's test results will be compared to expected norms.

• Steps for Healthy Living and the Prevention of Osteoporosis

Healthy living is possible at any age -- the key is to start now! This eMedTV segment discusses the most important steps to healthy living (and the prevention of osteoporosis), such as proper diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.

• Healthy Women: Staying Healthy as You Age

Staying healthy as you age involves such things as eating right, exercising, and getting enough calcium. This eMedTV article provides a variety of suggestions for healthy women to maintain their health as they age.

• Definition of Osteopenia

The definition of osteopenia is similar to osteoporosis; both are characterized by decreased bone density. This eMedTV Web page explains that osteopenia is a milder form of bone loss that could potentially progress to osteoporosis.

• What Is Osteoporosis?

What is osteoporosis? As this eMedTV article explains, osteoporosis is a condition characterized by low bone mass, which increases a person's risk for fractures. This segment provides an in-depth look at osteoporosis.

• Osteoporosis Medications

Osteoporosis medications include alendronate, risedronate, ibandronate, and hormone therapy. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses these and other osteoporosis medications in detail, including their possible side effects.

• Arthritis and Osteoporosis

Arthritis and osteoporosis are often assumed to be similar conditions, but they are vastly different. This eMedTV article explains the differences between arthritis and osteoporosis, including symptoms, treatment methods, and diagnostic strategies.

• Anorexia and Osteoporosis

A person who has anorexia also has a higher risk of osteoporosis. This portion of the eMedTV library explains the link between anorexia and osteoporosis. This resource also includes information on treatment options for these conditions.

• Asthma and Osteoporosis

As this eMedTV page explains, there is an indirect relationship between asthma and osteoporosis. Some people with asthma develop osteoporosis because certain asthma medicines affect the way calcium is absorbed by the body.

• High Prolactin Levels and Osteoporosis

There is a link between high prolactin levels and osteoporosis, as this eMedTV article explains, but women with high prolactin levels can have regular bone density tests and increase their calcium intake, which can help prevent osteoporosis.

• Osteoporosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

This page on the eMedTV Web site explains the link between osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as how nutrition, exercise, medications, and other strategies can help prevent and treat osteoporosis in people who have rheumatoid arthritis.

• Turner Syndrome and Osteoporosis

Many women with Turner syndrome experience osteoporosis (thin or weak bones). This eMedTV segment discusses the link between Turner syndrome and osteoporosis, including an explanation of what causes osteoporosis.