Can a person in their early fifties have osteoporosis? When I fell and broke my wrist last ... and vitamin D helps us absorb ...

I would strongly stress that putting your head in the sand and avoiding exercise ... 21.9 per cent of women and 6.7 per cent of men aged 50 or more are estimated to have osteoporosis.

BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images If you are older ... Particularly for women, who lose bone density during and after menopause, regular exercise is critical. Working out prior to menopause ...

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In fact, according to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), half of women and up to 25% of men in the U.S. age 50 and older will ... need a supplement. 2. Exercise.

Can a person in their early fifties have osteoporosis? When I fell and broke ... and vitamin D helps us absorb calcium. Women older than 50 and men over 70 need at least 1,200 mg of calcium ...

Dear Savvy Senior ... have osteoporosis. — Surprised Susan Dear Susan: While osteoporosis is much more common in adults over age 60, it can strike younger people. In fact, half of women and ...

Can a person in their early fifties have osteoporosis? When I fell and broke my wrist last winter the doctor that treated me told me I might have osteoporosis. Dear Susan, While osteoporosis is ...