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SENIOR LIVING: Exercises, proactive plan can help prevent fractures

In Canada, thousands of older adults are hospitalized each year due to fall-related hip fractures. A hip fracture occurs when ...

Osteoporosis, the silent disease, can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy

Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and strength, leading to fragile, brittle bones that ...
CNN

Popular vitamin won’t prevent a fall or fracture in older adults, health panel says. Here’s what can help

Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US Preventive ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Dr. Roach: Head constantly leans forward after a compression fracture

Dr. Roach: My mom had a compression fracture to her L2 vertebrae due to osteoporosis. Her head leans forward constantly. It has created difficulty for her when looking forward while walking and ...