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. 2016 Dec 16;11(2):125-128.
doi: 10.1177/1559827616682938. eCollection 2017 Mar-Apr.

Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: The Role of Lifestyle in Maintaining Bone Mass and Reducing Fracture Risk

Cynthia Geyer  1
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Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: The Role of Lifestyle in Maintaining Bone Mass and Reducing Fracture Risk

Cynthia Geyer. Am J Lifestyle Med. .

Abstract

Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality. Medications can provide effective treatment but their use can be complicated by side effects. This case illustrates the role that diet, supplements, and specific exercises can play in preventing and treating bone loss and reducing fracture risk.

Keywords: calcium; diet; exercise; fracture; osteoporosis; postmenopause; yoga.

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Declaration of Conflicting Interests: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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