02219cam a2200349 i 4500 948225387 TxAuBib 20230826120000.0 210507s2021||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2021938719 9781893005242 1893005240 (OCoLC)1374932406 TxAuBib rda Mayo Clinic on osteoporosis : keep your bones strong and reduce your risk of fractures / medical editor Ann E. Kearns, M.D., Ph.D. Rochester, MN : Mayo Clinic Press, [2021] 247 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Preceded by: Mayo Clinic on osteoporosis / Stephen Hodgson. 1st ed. c2003. Includes index. Includes bibliographical references and index. 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. "Nearly 54 million Americans live with osteoporosis or low bone mass, but many don't recognize the warning signs until a fall or fracture results in a painful injury and a lengthy recovery. Fortunately, osteoporosis can now be managed with modern medications, a healthy diet and the right kind of activities. Mayo Clinic on Osteoporosis helps readers understand what causes the disease and how to build and maintain strong bones at any age. It also explores the latest options for treating and managing osteoporosis to maintain a healthy, happy life"-- Provided by publisher. 20230826. Osteoporosis. Informational works. Illustrated works. Kearns, Ann E.,. Mayo Clinic.