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Living with osteoporosis

There is no cure for osteoporosis, but medicines and lifestyle changes can help. Find out how to manage with osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones, causing them to become weak and fragile. Learn about it's treatment, management and prevention.

Although your genes determine your potential height and the strength of your skeleton, lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise can influence how healthy your bones are. Find out about prevention of osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis – a personal story

Being diagnosed with osteoporosis can be both emotionally and practically challenging. Listening to others who have experienced similar situations is often reassuring and can be helpful. This video interview has been sourced from healthtalkonline.org, award-winning research into patient experiences in conjunction with the Health Experience Research Group at Oxford University, UK.

Osteopaenia

People with osteopaenia have bones that are weaker than normal. Osteopaenia is not as severe as osteoporosis but you still have to be careful if you’re at risk.

Calcium

Calcium is needed for strong bones, the prevention of osteoporosis and more. Find out how much you need and what are some good sources of calcium.

Healthy bones

From your 40s onwards, bones gradually lose their density. Follow these steps to help keep your bones healthy and avoid osteoporosis.

Are calcium supplements dangerous?

Nearly half of Australians don’t get enough calcium, putting many at risk of osteoporosis and fractures. So, why are some ditching their calcium supplements?

Post menopause

Some health conditions and problems are more common after menopause, including osteoporosisosteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

Oestrogen

Oestrogen, a female sex hormone with many roles, controls puberty, strengthens bones and more. But too much or too little can cause medical problems.

Musculoskeletal conditions

Trusted information about musculoskeletal conditions from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on arthritis, osteoporosis and back pain.

Arthritis and diet

Studies suggest certain foods may help you manage arthritis. Read more about the types of food to eat to help control arthritis.

Vitamin D deficiency

Learn the benefits of maintaining healthy vitamin D levels and when to get tested.

Manage your health in your 50s

Once you’re in your 50s, you need to be aware of the health conditions that increasingly affect people at this age. Learn how to reduce your risks and to manage your health at this stage of life.

Coeliac disease and gluten intolerance

People with Coeliac disease can't eat foods containing gluten. Find out how it can affect your life and why it’s important to get diagnosed.

Parathyroid glands

The parathyroid glands are four small glands, each about the size of a grain of rice. Learn more about what they do and medical conditions related to them.

Manage your health in your 60s

If you are in your 60s, you should be aware of common conditions, their signs and symptoms, and how to prevent them to stay healthy.

Healthy eating over 60

Your body changes over time. Here's what to eat, how to maintain your appetite and stay well as you get older.

Manage your health in your 40s

Once you’re in your 40s, you need to be aware of the health conditions that increasingly affect people at this age. Learn how to reduce your risks and to manage your health at this stage of life.

Foods high in magnesium

Magnesium is essential for your muscles and nerves to work properly, to regulate blood sugar and pressure, and to make protein, bone, and DNA. Find out which foods are high in magnesium and how much you need here.

Management of chronic conditions

A chronic condition is an illness that lasts a long time - 6 months or more. Learn to manage a chronic condition, including types of support that are available.

Just diagnosed with coeliac disease

Coeliac disease also runs in the family and is a lifelong condition. Find out about help available and what to do next.

Fractures

A bone fracture can be caused by trauma, such as a sports injury or fall. Fractures can also be caused by minor injuries in conditions that weaken the bone.

Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

Parkinson’s disease is hard to diagnose and some symptoms are associated with other conditions. Learn how health professionals diagnose the disorder.

Manage your health in your 70s and older

If you are 70 or older, you should be aware of common health conditions and their signs, and take steps to prevent them. Learn how to manage your health as you age.

Magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral that people get from the food they eat, like vegetables, pulses, nuts, seeds and whole grains. Read about magnesium’s benefits.

Coeliac disease symptoms

Coeliac disease symptoms can vary from many to none at all. Find out about coeliac disease symptoms.

Is my back pain serious?

Information on how to decide whether your back pain is serious, about the different symptoms, when to get medical help, and links to trusted resources.

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is a problem with the back that can cause lower back pain and muscle tightness. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.

What causes falls?

The natural ageing process often places older adults at an increased risk of having a fall. Find out the general causes of a fall.

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Search results for: "osteoporosis"

Life stage

Living with osteoporosis

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis prevention

Osteoporosis – a personal story

Osteopaenia

Calcium

Healthy bones

Are calcium supplements dangerous?

Post menopause

Oestrogen

Musculoskeletal conditions

Arthritis and diet

Vitamin D deficiency

Manage your health in your 50s

Coeliac disease and gluten intolerance

Parathyroid glands

Manage your health in your 60s

Healthy eating over 60

Manage your health in your 40s

Foods high in magnesium

Management of chronic conditions

Just diagnosed with coeliac disease

Fractures

Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

Manage your health in your 70s and older

Magnesium

Coeliac disease symptoms

Is my back pain serious?

Spondylolisthesis

What causes falls?

Life stage

Living with osteoporosis

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis prevention

Osteoporosis – a personal story

Osteopaenia

Calcium

Healthy bones

Are calcium supplements dangerous?

Post menopause

Oestrogen

Musculoskeletal conditions

Arthritis and diet

Vitamin D deficiency

Manage your health in your 50s

Coeliac disease and gluten intolerance

Parathyroid glands

Manage your health in your 60s

Healthy eating over 60

Manage your health in your 40s

Foods high in magnesium

Management of chronic conditions

Just diagnosed with coeliac disease

Fractures

Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

Manage your health in your 70s and older

Magnesium

Coeliac disease symptoms

Is my back pain serious?

Spondylolisthesis

What causes falls?

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