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2. Osteoporosis - Wikipedia

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   Osteoporosis is a very prevalent disease in the elderly population but not much is known about the optimal prescription and dosage of physical exercise to help prevent bone mineral loss. A lot of the focus around osteoporosis is also prevention and not so much maintenance which should be the front runner when considering what approach to take.

3. Metabolic bone disease - Wikipedia

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   Metabolic bone disease is an abnormality of bones caused by a broad spectrum of disorders. Most commonly these disorders are caused by deficiencies of minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium or vitamin D leading to dramatic clinical disorders that are commonly reversible once the underlying defect has been treated.

4. 24 Things You Really to Know About Osteoporosis ... - AOL

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   Osteoporosis that is not treated can lead to serious bone breaks (fractures), especially in the hip and spine. One in three women is likely to have a fracture caused by osteoporosis in her lifetime.

5. Trainers Say This Low-Impact Tool Can Help Women Build ...

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   For some women with severe osteoporosis, wearing a weighted vest may be counter-productive, increasing one’s risk of spinal compression fractures or falls rather than lowering it, says Ridgeway.

6. Skeletal fluorosis - Wikipedia

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   However, it is reversible in some cases, depending on the progression of the disease. If fluorine intake is stopped, the amount in bone will decrease and be excreted via urine. However, it is a very slow process to eliminate the fluorine from the body completely. Minimal results are seen in patients. Treatment of side effects is also very ...

7. Vitamin D may not prevent fractures or falls in older adults ...

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   A lack of exposure to sunlight, the natural process of aging, and high levels of body fat can all contribute to vitamin D deficiency, which can lead to osteoporosis, bone and joint pain, and ...