Written for laypeople and professionals, Osteoporosis Prevention is a guide to maintaining healthy bones and taking charge of your health care. Besides thoroughly discussing the types of nutrients and exercise required for avoiding bone loss, the book addresses consumer issues such as how select a bone density test center, how to avoid being duped by testimonials, how to get maximum benefit from your bone density tests, and how to be a savvy patient.
Chapter titles of Osteoporosis Prevention include: Density versus Strength, Who is at Risk?, Basic Bone Terminology, Making Exercise Safe and Fun, Posture and Osteoporosis, Calcium, Other Bone Nutrients, Fighting Osteoporosis and Losing Weight, Osteoporosis Drugs: Pros and Cons, Vibrating Platform Therapy, Understanding Density Reports, Bone Density Testing, Side Benefits of Bone Density Tests, Pro�s and Cons of Giving Patients Their Medical Reports, Hip & Spine DXA Tests: A Case Study, and How to Help Prevent Osteoporosis and Broken Bones.
