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Osteopenia: Causes, treatments, and prevention

July 14, 2017 | BHOF in the News, Osteoporosis in the News

As a person ages, bone density can naturally decrease. Osteopenia is characterized by extremely low bone density, regardless of age. Read the full article about osteopenia vs. osteoporosis here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318321.php.

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      • Exercise and Safe Movement
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      • Preventing Falls and Broken Bones
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      • Peak Bone Mass
      • Calcium and Vitamin D
      • Nutrients
      • Recipes
    • Exercise to Stay Healthy
      • Bonefit™ – Find A Professional
      • Weight Bearing
      • Strengthening
      • Safe Movement
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      • Radically Simple Tool
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