{"product_id":"osteoporosis-for-dummies-isbn-9780764576218","title":"Osteoporosis For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eFacts and advice to help people understand and prevent osteoporosis\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThere are an estimated 55 million Americans over the age of 50 who have low bone mass. This easy-to-understand guide helps readers assess their risk and find a practical approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of osteoporosis. It covers bone density tests and a wide range of treatment options for osteoporosis-from hormone replacement therapy and acupuncture to calcium-rich foods, supplements, and exercise-and offers pointers on preventing broken hips and other common fractures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Understanding Your Bones 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Boning Up on Osteoporosis 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Loving the Living Tissue Called Bone 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Breaking Down the Risk Factors 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Men and Kids Get Osteoporosis, Too 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Keeping Your Bones Healthy 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Eating Right for Good Bones 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Exercising for Strong Bones 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Diagnosing and Treating Osteoporosis 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Facing the Consequences of Bones Gone Bad 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Finding (and Paying For) a Doctor to Treat Osteoporosis 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Testing Your Bones 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Taking Prescription Drugs for Osteoporosis 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Keeping Bones Strong with Over-the-Counter Supplements 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Managing Pain from Osteoporosis 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Recovering from a Fracture When You Have Osteoporosis 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Focusing on the Future of Osteoporosis 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Part of Tens 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Ten Surprising Sources of Calcium 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Things You Need to Know about Bones 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Resources for Finding Out More about Osteoporosis 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Top Ten Questions Dr. O’Connor’s Patients Ask about Osteoporosis 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten (Or So) Parenting Tips to Build Strong Bones 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Reviewing Osteoporosis Programs State by State 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 271\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarolyn Riester O'Connor, MD,\u003c\/b\u003e is certified in bone densitometry and is a fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. \u003cb\u003eSharon Perkins, RN,\u003c\/b\u003e is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eBreastfeeding For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFertility For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso addresses osteoporosis in men and children\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake no bones about it — osteoporosis is treatable\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcerned about osteoporosis? 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