Bones are living tissue. They constantly break down and rebuild throughout our lives. But for many women, especially after menopause, this balance changes. Bone breaks down faster than the body can rebuild it.Over time, bones become weaker and more fragile, a condition called osteoporosis, which increases the risk of fractures in the spine, hips and wrists. A less severe stage called osteopenia means bone density is already lower than normal and may progress to osteoporosis if nothing changes.Osteoporosis is extremely common. More than 10 million adults in the United States have the condition,...
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