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Osteoporosis Prevention

WEBThe online self-assessment reviews risk factors for poor bone health. Developed by Healthy Bones Australia and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. …

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Your Bone Health

WEBAbout Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a common disease in Australia, with 1.2 million people estimated to have osteoporosis and a further 6.3 million with low bone density. This …

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About Osteoporosis

WEBOf those aged 50 years and over, 66% have osteoporosis or osteopenia. There are over 183,000 broken bones each year due to poor bone health. Bone health in First Nations …

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Exercise & Bone Health Exercise For Bones

WEBBones benefit when a certain amount of impact or strain is placed on them, making specific types of exercise most beneficial. The ability of an exercise to have an impact on bone …

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Exercises for osteoporosis

WEBSupporting bone health includes regular exercise, and when osteoporosis is diagnosed, supervised exercise is also encouraged in combination with prescribed …

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Osteoporosis & You

WEBTreatment. Diagnosed osteoporosis requires prescribed treatment to protect bone health. Your medication will be prescribed by a GP or specialist. In Australia there are a range …

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What is osteopenia

WEBA result between -1 and -2.5 is considered to be osteopenia or ‘low bone density’ range. This range varies as it sits between a normal result and osteoporosis …

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Bone Health Explained

WEBBone health is an important part of general health. Poor bone health can lead to osteoporosis. When the structure of bone is compromised and becomes weaker and …

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Calcium & Bone Health Calcium Rich Foods

WEBHalf of all Australian adults do not achieve their daily recommended calcium intake. Adding calcium to your diet is easy by focusing on food groups with higher calcium levels. …

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Osteoporosis Treatment

WEBMost medications function by slowing or blocking the activity of bone removing cells (called osteoclasts) while leaving bone forming cells (osteoblasts) at work. This helps improve …

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Vitamin D & Bone Health Vitamin D Deficiency

WEBHealthy Bones Australia recommends a vitamin D level of at least 50 nmol/L at the end of winter and during summer higher levels are common in the range of 60-70 nmol/L. Your …

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1st Edition 1120 Calcium and Bone Health

WEBCalcium is essential for supporting your bone health. However for people with diagnosed osteoporosis calcium alone is not sufficient to prevent fractures and osteoporosis …

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Thyroid Conditions and Bone Health

WEBBone health is an important part of your general health. When the structure of bone becomes weaker and less dense, there is an increased risk of breaking. This is …

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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Bone Health

WEBBone health is an important part of your general health. When the structure of bone becomes weaker and less dense, there is an increased risk of breaking. This is …

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Coeliac Disease and Bone Health

WEBTake simple steps to help support your bone health. Focus On. Recommended. Calcium. • 1,000 mg per day from the diet. • Increasing to 1,300 mg for women over 50 years and …

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Breast Cancer and Bone Health

WEBBone health is an important part of your general health. When the structure of bone becomes weaker and less dense, there is an increased risk of breaking. This is …

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Bone Health Research

WEBProgress in health and medical research requires time and financial support. In the past 20 years bone research has led to the first treatments for osteoporosis, diagnostic testing, …

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