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Osteoporosis Fact Sheet - Womenshealth
Osteoporosis (OS-tee-oh-poh-ROH-sis) is a disease of the bones. People with osteoporosis have bones that are weak and break easily.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/osteoporosis.html
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Osteoporosis - NHS Choices
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones, causing them to become weak and fragile and more likely to break (fracture).
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoporosis/Pages/Introduction.aspx
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Osteoporosis-OrthoInfo - AAOS
Osteoporosis is a disease of progressive bone loss associated with an increased risk of fractures. The term osteoporosis literally means porous bone. The disease often develops unnoticed over many years, with no symptoms or discomfort until a fracture occurs. Osteoporosis often causes a loss of height and dowager's hump (a severely rounded upper back).
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00232
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Osteoporosis - Kid's Health
Osteoporosis means that someone's bones are weakened. Find out more in this article for kids.
http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/osteoporosis.html
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What is Osteoporosis? - International Osteoporosis Foundation
Informational overview on osteoporosis.
http://www.iofbonehealth.org/what-is-osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis - American College of Rheumatology
Information for patients with osteoporosis: causes, treatment options, and tips on preventing the disease and preventing fractures.
http://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Osteoporosis
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NIHSeniorHealth: Osteoporosis: What Is Osteoporosis?
NIH Senior Health information about osteoporosis.
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/osteoporosis/whatisosteoporosis/01.html
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Osteoporosis - Overview: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break (fracture).
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000360.htm
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Osteoporosis - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
Wikipedia's information about osteoporosis.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis - MedlinePlus
Osteoporosis makes your bones weak and more likely to break. Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is common in older women. As many as half of all women and a quarter of men older than 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/osteoporosis.html
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Osteoporosis: Get Facts on Diet, Treatment, and Guidelines
Read about osteoporosis treatment options, medication, causes, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, prevention (diet, weight-bearing exercise), risk factors (family history), and research.
http://www.medicinenet.com/osteoporosis/article.htm
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Osteoporosis Center: Symptoms, Treatments, Causes, Prevention, and Diet and Exercise Recommendations - WebMD
From symptoms to treatment options, find in-depth news and information to help cope with osteoporosis.
http://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/
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Osteoporosis - Mayo Clinic
Osteoporosis: Comprehensive overview covers risk factors, treatment, prevention of this condition of weakened bones.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/basics/definition/con-20019924
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National Osteoporosis Foundation - NOF
There are a variety of factors that can put you at risk for developing osteoporosis. These include both controllable and uncontrollable factors. It is important to discuss your risk factors with your healthcare provider. Together, you can develop a plan to protect your bones.
http://nof.org
