Why should I be screened for osteoporosis?

Life Line Screening

Osteoporosis is painless in early stages and most people are completely unaware of the condition until a fracture occurs. That’s why we offer simple, low-cost screenings to help you identify a problem as early as possible. Once you have screenings, your doctor can use the results to determine next steps, including ordering insurance-covered diagnostic testing and treatment if necessary.

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Osteoporosis Prevention

The best prevention for osteoporosis begins early -- during the first two decades of life, when you can most influence your peak bone mass by getting enough calcium and vitamin D and doing bone-strengthening exercise. If you’ve missed that window, you can help prevent osteoporosis by avoiding things that contribute to bone loss: smoking cigarettes and excess amounts of alcohol, caffeine, animal protein and vitamin A. Your doctor can also discuss medications or supplements (calcium and vitamin D) that can help prevent osteoporosis with you.

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