osteoporosis
noun
os·te·o·po·ro·sis
ˌä-stē-ō-pə-ˈrō-səs 
plural osteoporoses
ˌä-stē-ō-pə-ˈrō-ˌsēz
: a condition that affects especially older women and is characterized by decrease in bone mass with decreased density and enlargement of bone spaces producing porosity and fragility
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According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the best ways to promote bone strength and decrease the risk of osteoporosis (a condition in which bones become weak and brittle) is to choose a weight-bearing exercise like tennis.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
Women experiencing bone loss can take medications specifically to address osteoporosis.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 10 Aug. 2024
Back pain has various causes, including injuries, structural problems, bad posture, arthritis, and osteoporosis.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
Her sunlit studio in Tribeca quietly hums with private sessions; her team’s certifications often go above and beyond to include postural assessments, osteoporosis protocols, injury prevention, and pre- and post-natal care.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 19 July 2024
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
Women experiencing bone loss can take medications specifically to address osteoporosis.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 10 Aug. 2024
Back pain has various causes, including injuries, structural problems, bad posture, arthritis, and osteoporosis.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
Her sunlit studio in Tribeca quietly hums with private sessions; her team’s certifications often go above and beyond to include postural assessments, osteoporosis protocols, injury prevention, and pre- and post-natal care.
—Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 19 July 2024
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“Osteoporosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/osteoporosis. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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osteoporosis
noun
os·te·o·po·ro·sis
ˌäs-tē-ō-pə-ˈrō-səs
: a condition affecting especially older women that is characterized by weak bones that are easily broken
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osteoporosis
noun
os·teo·po·ro·sis
ˌäs-tē-ō-pə-ˈrō-səs
plural osteoporoses
-ˌsēz
: a condition that affects especially older women and is characterized by decrease in bone mass with decreased density and enlargement of bone spaces producing porosity and brittleness
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