The first thing I learned in medical school, over two decades ago, has stuck with me more than almost anything else: “First, do no harm.” It’s the principle that the treatment itself should never carry more risk than the...read more
Most people start taking a calcium supplement for bone health long before anyone mentions osteoporosis. For women, bone loss speeds up sharply after menopause — as much as a fifth of your bone density can go in the five...read more
The Test No One Offers After 50 Cholesterol, blood pressure, colon health, prostate health — all of it becomes routine once a man turns 50. A bone density test almost never makes the list. That is the gap, because...read more
Your bones are constantly listening for signals to rebuild. Every day, old bone is broken down and new bone is laid in its place, and your skeleton stays strong as long as those two processes stay in step with...read more
At OsteoSmart, we believe a prescription shouldn’t be the only answer you receive after an osteoporosis or osteopenia diagnosis. We see that belief reinforced every week, as more and more patients come to us looking for answers — and...read more
Family History Isn’t Destiny Just because your mother had osteoporosis doesn’t mean you will. That’s not wishful thinking — it’s what the research actually shows. Family history is one of the most significant risk factors for osteoporosis. If your...read more
