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Osteoporosis: Protecting Your Bones as You Age
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Dr. Bahareh dives into osteoporosis—a condition that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures as we age. If you want to maintain strong bones and reduce your risk of fractures, make sure to listen to the end!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- What is osteoporosis? Understanding bone loss and fragility fractures.
- The difference between osteoporosis and osteopenia.
- Why osteoporosis is a “silent disease”—and why early detection matters.
- Key risk factors (age, menopause, medications, smoking, alcohol, and more).
- How to keep your bones strong with proper nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits.
- How osteoporosis is diagnosed using FRAX scores, DEXA scans, and lab tests.
- Treatment options to slow bone loss and support bone health.
Resources:
FRAX Osteoporosis Risk Calculator: www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX
Share the Episode: If you found this episode helpful, send it to a friend or family member who would like to keep their bones strong and healthy!
Stay Connected: Subscribe to the podcast and join my newsletter for science-driven insights, real-life inspirations, and practical tips on successful aging.
Website: www.drbaharehkardeh.com
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor for personal health questions.
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By Dr. Bahareh KardehEpisode Summary:
In this episode, Dr. Bahareh dives into osteoporosis—a condition that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures as we age. If you want to maintain strong bones and reduce your risk of fractures, make sure to listen to the end!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- What is osteoporosis? Understanding bone loss and fragility fractures.
- The difference between osteoporosis and osteopenia.
- Why osteoporosis is a “silent disease”—and why early detection matters.
- Key risk factors (age, menopause, medications, smoking, alcohol, and more).
- How to keep your bones strong with proper nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle habits.
- How osteoporosis is diagnosed using FRAX scores, DEXA scans, and lab tests.
- Treatment options to slow bone loss and support bone health.
Resources:
FRAX Osteoporosis Risk Calculator: www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX
Share the Episode: If you found this episode helpful, send it to a friend or family member who would like to keep their bones strong and healthy!
Stay Connected: Subscribe to the podcast and join my newsletter for science-driven insights, real-life inspirations, and practical tips on successful aging.
Website: www.drbaharehkardeh.com
Follow Successful Aging on Facebook.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor for personal health questions.