Self Care Simplified

354. Osteoporosis & Bone Loss in Women - The Tips You Need NOW


Listen Later

Bone Density. Osteopenia. Osteoporosis.

While these may sound like your grandmother’s conditions, the truth is bone loss BEGINS in midlife. In fact, you can lose up to 20% of your bone density during midlife, leaving you vulnerable to fractures and serious injury even earlier than you might think.

The good news is taking steps NOW can help prevent bone loss and reduce your risk of injury - and we’ve got just the expert to help!

Joining me this week it Dr. Kristi DeSapri, a board certified internist specializing in midlife women’s health, specifically osteoporosis. You won’t want to miss our conversation about bone health:

  • when to start having conversations and assessments with you doctor (spoiler: it’s earlier than you think!)
  • understanding bone physiology and the role hormones play in bone health
  • the critical lifestyle factors that can help prevent bone loss and maintain bone health
  • If you or someone you love wants to know the how to keep strong bones in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, then this is the episode for you.

    More Resources & Links

    Bone & Body Women’s Health - Work with Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri

    Fracture Risk Assessment Tool

    Need help getting started! Get Megan’s FREE 5-Day Jumpstart Tips guide!

    The Jumpstart 30 Program for Beginners

    Follow Megan on Instagram

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    Self Care SimplifiedBy Megan Dahlman

    • 5
    • 5
    • 5
    • 5
    • 5

    5

    416 ratings


    More shows like Self Care Simplified

    View all
    Well Beyond 40 by JJ Virgin

    Well Beyond 40

    1,095 Listeners

    The Flipping 50 Show by Debra Atkinson

    The Flipping 50 Show

    447 Listeners

    HOT For Your Health by Dr. Vonda Wright

    HOT For Your Health

    162 Listeners

    Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely by Dr. Fiona Lovely

    Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely

    288 Listeners

    Energized with Dr. Mariza by Dr. Mariza Snyder

    Energized with Dr. Mariza

    995 Listeners

    Dhru Purohit Show by Dhru Purohit

    Dhru Purohit Show

    3,531 Listeners

    The Dr. Hyman Show by Dr. Mark Hyman

    The Dr. Hyman Show

    9,258 Listeners

    Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Health, and Science for Women 35+ by Everyday Wellness™

    Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Health, and Science for Women 35+

    159 Listeners

    BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri)Menopause with Dr. Stephanie by Dr. Stephanie Estima

    BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri)Menopause with Dr. Stephanie

    632 Listeners

    Real Life Weight Loss by Corey Little

    Real Life Weight Loss

    358 Listeners

    You Are Not Broken by Kelly Casperson, MD

    You Are Not Broken

    1,060 Listeners

    Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters by Philip Pape, Evidence-Based Nutrition Coach & Fat Loss Expert

    Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for Lifters

    206 Listeners

    The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

    The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

    1,190 Listeners

    Healthy Beyond 40 | Lose Weight, Healthier Habits, Healthy Eating, More Energy, Feel Better, Lose Belly Fat, Weight Loss, Sugar Cravings by Michele Riechman | Online Personal Trainer, Health Coach, Yoga Teacher

    Healthy Beyond 40 | Lose Weight, Healthier Habits, Healthy Eating, More Energy, Feel Better, Lose Belly Fat, Weight Loss, Sugar Cravings

    109 Listeners

    Between Two Lips by Kim Vopni

    Between Two Lips

    77 Listeners