American Bone Health, Author at Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation

Athletic Energy Deficit in Young Athletes

What is Athletic Energy Deficit (AED)? Athletic Energy Deficit (AED) is a gap in energy. AED results when sustained activity (energy output) is not balanced

February 19, 2020

Problems with Calcium Supplements

Too much calcium from supplements can cause problems. Be sure that you do not take more than 500–600 mg at one time and do not

January 22, 2020

Understanding Bone Density Results

Home Share. Print. Save. Your T-score and Z-score Explained The T-score The T-score on your bone density report shows how much your bone mass differs

January 13, 2020

What Is Bone Density Testing?

A bone density test—also referred to as a DXA scan or a bone mineral density (BMD) test—is the current way to diagnose osteoporosis. The test

September 28, 2019

Do Vertebral Augmentation Procedures for Spine Fractures Actually Work?

What we know There are 750,000 spine (vertebral) fractures, also called compression fractures or fragility fractures, each year in the United States. They are

June 5, 2019

Weighted Vests for Bone Health

Weight bearing physical activity is important for reducing bone loss. However, to increase bone density, activities — such as high impact aerobics or running —

March 20, 2019

Exercise Right to Prevent Fractures

Finding out you have low bone density is frightening. Suddenly you worry that even the smallest activity may cause a fracture. Exercise is still very

February 19, 2019

How Often Should I Get Tested?

How frequently you should have a bone density test depends on a number of factors such as your age, your bone density results and whether

February 18, 2019

Bisphosphonates and Mid-Thigh Fractures

Atypical femur fractures have been reported in patients with osteoporosis. This fracture happens in middle of the thigh (between the hip and the knee) without

February 18, 2019

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