What Are the Benefits of Osteoporosis Screening?

What Are the Benefits of Osteoporosis Screening? (1:07)

Screening for Osteoporosis can save your life, because it predicts how fast you'll recover from a fall or hip fracture. Check out this Discovery Health video to learn more about skeletal health.

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Explain Osteoporosis

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5 Common Osteoporosis Myths Debunked

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6 Things You Should Know About Your Bones

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How to Maintain Bone Density

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Eat Prunes to Build Strong Bones

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4 Steps to Stronger Bones to Prevent Osteoporosis

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Are You at Risk for Broken Bones?

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How Regular Exercise Helps Prevent Bone Loss

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3 Steps to Treat and Prevent Osteoporosis

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What Alicia Coppola Does to Stay Healthy

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"New" Side Effect of Diabetes: Osteoporosis and Bone Fractures

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Boost Bones With Tai Chi and Green Tea

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Look Younger With Healthy Bones

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Can Proton Pump Inhibitors Increase the Risk of Osteoporosis?

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Vitamin D Diet

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Tips to Help Men Prevent Osteoporosis

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Top Nutrients to Nourish Bone Health and Prevent Osteoporosis

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What Are Health Benefits of Vitamin D?

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For Healthy Bones, Skip These 3 Bad Habits

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How Can I Keep My Bones Strong and Healthy?

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What Are Some Good Non-Dairy Sources of Calcium?

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Do You Know Your Bone Density?

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Get Your Calcium for Strong Bones

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Treadmill Talks: FDA Releases Health Warnings on Osteoporosis Medications

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Treadmill Talks: Should You Take Calcium and Vitamin D?

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What Are Natural Treatments for Osteoporosis?

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About Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis affects both men and women. Learn about bone density screening and find out how good nutrition (especially vitamin D) and exercise, such as strength training, help build strong bones to prevent osteoporosis.

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