A bone density scan, also known as a DEXA scan, is a low-dose x-ray that measures calcium and other minerals in your bones. The measurement shows the strength and thickness of your bones, known as bone density. Most people's bones become thinner as they get older....
Osteoporosis
How to Care for Your Bones. Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. Women of all ages need to know about Osteoporosis. Here's how to care for your bones and keep them healthy. Why is bone health important? Your bones are continuously changing — new bone is made, and old bone...
Can I Prevent Osteoporosis?
Did you know you have more than 200 bones in your body? They hold you up and, along with your muscles, keep you moving, so it's important to take good care of your bones. Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that causes bones to become weak and break easily....
Five Health Issues that Concern Women
You're taking care of yourself with diet and exercise, but you know that women have different health concerns than men do, and different rates of susceptibility. What are the issues that you need to learn more about to prevent them from impacting your life? The top...
Osteoporosis Awareness
The month of May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. Creekside Center for Women would like to inform you about Osteoporosis and how you can keep your bones healthy. According to the CDC, Osteoporosis or "porous bone" is a disease of the skeletal...