Although I wasn’t very sporty at school, I’ve always kept myself fit and healthy as an adult. In my 20s, I would go to the ...

Osteoporosis, a disease that weakens your bones, is also called a “silent” disease because there are no warning signs until a ...

If a doctor has given you a diagnosis of osteoporosis, it’s possible the calcium and vitamin D that you’re getting through food and sun exposure alone is not enough; you should ask your doctor if you ...

Madam Kumari, as she is known, has osteoporosis or brittle bones. The condition typically presents without any warning ...

"For children with osteoporosis, caregiving goes beyond managing medication or taking them to medical appointments. These ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common disease affecting an estimated 17 million people worldwide. The disease is caused by immune cells attacking the joints and can result in pain, swelling, and damage to ...

Dear Savvy Senior, Can a person in their early fifties have osteoporosis? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter, the ...

If, however, your bone density test finds that you have osteoporosis your doctor will probably recommend medications. The first line of treatment is usually bisphosphonates such as alendronate ...