Osteoporosis For Dummies [Paperback]

Carolyn Riester O'Connor (Author), Sharon Perkins (Author)

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Paperback: 308 pages
Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (Jun 17 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764576216
ISBN-13: 978-0764576218
Product Dimensions: 15.7 x 1.8 x 23.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 363 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #322,415 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #25 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Aging > Osteoporosis

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Facts and advice to help people understand and prevent osteoporosis

There are an estimated 55 million Americans over the age of 50 who have low bone mass. This easy-to-understand guide helps readers assess their risk and find a practical approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis. It covers bone density tests and a wide range of treatment options for osteoporosis-from hormone replacement therapy and acupuncture to calcium-rich foods, supplements, and exercise-and offers pointers on preventing broken hips and other common fractures.

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Also addresses osteoporosis in men and children

Make no bones about it — osteoporosis is treatable

Concerned about osteoporosis? Whether you want to avoid it or manage it, this friendly, plain-English guide explains the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of low bone mass, offering reassuring advice on the various bone density tests, medications, and pain management options. You'll also see how to make changes in your lifestyle to build and maintain healthy bones.

Discover how to

Assess your risk
Keep your bones strong
Find the right doctor
Develop a treatment plan
Recover from fractures
Manage pain

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Do Your Bones a Favor (read this book), Sep 2 2005

By Virginia Allain "(retired librarian)" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Osteoporosis For Dummies (Paperback)

One easily finds needed information about osteoporosis through the user-friendly format of the Dummies guide. Large print headings, symbols in the border(warning, tip, remember, technical stuff) and checklists make the info accessible.

Having recently been horrified to be told I have osteoporosis, this book tells me what I needed to know. The section headings give you an idea of the coverage:

*Understanding Your Bones

*Keeping Your Bones Healthy (eating/exercising)

*Diagnosing and Treating Osteoporosis

Some top ten lists fill out the book, plus a state-by-state review of osteoporosis programs and a glossary.

Armed with the knowledge from this book, you can take an active role in managing your osteoporosis.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book for the Boomer Generation!, April 11 2009

By Andrew Lubin "author of Charlie Battery; A Ma... - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Osteoporosis For Dummies (Paperback)

How nice to finally read a medical book not cloaked in jargon that needs a university degree to comprehend. Authors O'Connor and Perkins have taken the topic of osteoporosis and written a book - in normal English -that explains it in terms everyone can understand. From the causes and symptoms to the foods and exercises that help control osteoporosis, this is THE book that anyone who suffers from it, or knows someone who suffers from it, should read!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply excellent, Aug 13 2007

By Oleg Penkovsky - Published on Amazon.com

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This book is all you need to understand and treat osteoporosis. Includes food, exercises, explanations and much, much more. Thanks

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