{"id":10294,"date":"2025-10-20T21:08:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T21:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=10294"},"modified":"2025-10-20T21:12:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T21:12:33","slug":"osteoporosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/osteoporosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Osteoporosis"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens the bones, making them more susceptible to breaking.<\/p>\n

Several factors can increase the likelihood that you\u2019ll develop osteoporosis \u2013 some are controllable, but others are not. Some of the factors are:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Gender \u2013 Women are much more likely to develop osteoporosis than men.
\n\u2022 Age \u2013 The older you get, the greater your risk of osteoporosis.
\n\u2022 Race \u2013 You\u2019re at the most significant risk of osteoporosis if you\u2019re white or of Asian descent.
\n\u2022 Family history \u2013 Having a parent or sibling with osteoporosis puts you at greater risk.
\n\u2022 Body frame size \u2013 Men and women who have small body frames tend to have a higher risk because they may have less bone mass to draw from as they age.
\n\u2022 Hormone levels \u2013 Osteoporosis is more common in people who have too much or too little of certain hormones in their bodies.
\n\u2022 Dietary factors \u2013 Those with a lower calcium intake or who have a history of eating disorders are at an increased risk
\n\u2022 Medications \u2013 Long-term use of oral or injectable steroids can interfere with the bone rebuilding process
\n\u2022 Lifestyle \u2013 Excessive alcohol consumption and tobacco use can contribute to the weakening of bones.<\/p>\n

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the keys to combating osteoporosis are diet, exercise, and lifestyle. Recommendations include:<\/p>\n