Encouraged by the results of her most recent bone density scan, columnist G Shellye Horowitz pauses to celebrate the small ...

Worrying about bone health was once reserved for the elderly members of society. Now, it’s becoming a burgeoning Gen Z and ...

The image is given to an expert who reads the results. This could take a few days depending on your doctor’s office. Peripheral test: This measures bone density at your wrist, finger ...

To prepare for a bone density test, patients should stop taking calcium supplements at least 24 hours before the exam for the most accurate results, says Baum. Wear comfortable, loose clothing ...

Here are some reasons why: A greater decrease in bone density results from the menopausal drop in estrogen levels, which ...

and your bone density results from your DXA scan to provide an estimate of the overall fracture risk and the most dangerous type of fractures: hip fractures. It’s freely available at frax.shef ...