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Osteoporosis - Are You at Risk?

Osteoporosis is a silent disease that weakens your bones, often without warning.

If you’re a woman over 50, you are at risk. During menopause, estrogen levels drop, accelerating your bone loss. Without intervention, the results can be devastating.

The Facts:

  • Falls with hip fractures can lead to a 60% mortality rate.
  • Spinal bones can break spontaneously, leading to severe pain and disability.
  • 1 in 2 women over 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime.
  • Other risk factors include long-term use of corticosteroids, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, family history, and deficiencies in vitamin D and calcium.

Most people don’t realize they have osteoporosis until it’s too late—until they’ve already broken a bone.

 

What Can You Do?:
The good news is that prevention is possible. Evidence-based protocols exist that can strengthen your bones and prevent fractures. At Empower, we specialize in identifying your specific risk and creating a personalized plan to keep your bones strong and healthy.

 

Schedule an evaluation with one of our specialists today and take control of your bone health before it’s too late!

By Kimberly Pointer

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