Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes your bones to weaken. The weakened bones are more susceptible to fractures and may cause pain during regular activity. Osteoporosis can affect men and women, but postmenopausal women are at higher risk for fractures associated with osteoporosis.

Caring for your bones becomes more important as you age. As you age the body loses more bone than it makes. If too much bone is lost, you may be at risk for fractures. The quality and quantity of bone also decreases with age.

Staying active and increasing your calcium intake can decrease bone loss due to aging. Consult a Northwestern Medicine physician before using calcium supplements and other osteoporosis treatments.

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