Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes weak and brittle bones. This happens because your body can't create new bone as quickly as it absorbs old bone tissue.

Early osteoporosis may not have symptoms, but later symptoms include:

• Loss of height
• Stooped posture
• Back pain
• Bones that break easily

Osteoporosis is common and can affect anyone, but it is most common in white and Asian women, especially those past menopause.

Lifestyle changes like eating a healthy diet and doing weight-bearing exercises can help osteoporosis. There are also medications that can help replace lost bone density or slow down bone loss.