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Living with your bones
O ST E O P O R O S I S CA N B E T R E ATE D Written by Marc Stewart of Heritage Health
Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. For some people, this process fails. When that happens, bones become weak and brittle.
Osteoporosis Foundation, another 44 million people in the United States have low bone density, which means they are at risk for developing it.
This condition means a fall or mild stress on the body, even coughing, could result in a broken bone.
“Osteoporosis is a common but treatable disease,” said Dr. Anthony Rehil-Crest, Chief Clinical Officer for Heritage Health. “Our aim in treatment is to prevent a fracture or broken bone. In the elderly, a fracture can sometimes take away a person’s independence because
The bone disease is called osteoporosis and it affects nearly 10 million Americans. According to the National 34 mar • apr 2022
